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Definition of unwaged

unwaged

/ʌnˈweɪdʒd/
un · waged
Plural:unwaged
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unwaged Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

British Not receiving a regular wage, either because of unemployment or because the work performed is unpaid.

Example

"The community center offers discounted fitness classes for students, retirees, and unwaged residents."

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• noun

1

British People who are unemployed or who do not receive a regular wage for their work (usually preceded by 'the' and treated as plural).

Example

"The museum provides free admission to the unwaged and senior citizens on weekdays."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a noun, 'unwaged' is almost always preceded by the definite article ('the unwaged') and takes a plural verb to refer collectively to people who do not earn a regular wage.

• Rhymes for unwaged

• Nearby Words

unvisitable
unvisited
unvoiced
unwaged
unwalled
unwaning
unwanted

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