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Definition of unpaid

unpaid

/ʌnˈpeɪd/
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1

(of a debt, bill, or obligation) Not yet settled or discharged by payment.

Example

"The utility company threatened to shut off the electricity due to several unpaid bills."


2

(of a person, work, or time off) Receiving or involving no financial compensation or salary.

Example

"She accepted an unpaid internship at the museum to gain curatorial experience."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unpaid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unpaid
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