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unpaid Synonyms

Another word for unpaid

Choosing another word for unpaid depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
outstanding
unsettled
owing
Strong
payable
due
overdue
past-due
delinquent

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
uncompensated
unremunerated
unsalaried
Strong
voluntary
pro bono
volunteer
honorary

Opposites of unpaid

The opposite of unpaid shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

paid
salaried
settled
compensated
cleared
remunerated
waged
discharged
See all opposites of unpaid

• Nearby Words

unpacker
unpadded
unpaged
unpaid
unpainful
unpainted
unpair

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unpaid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unpaid
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