Meaning of unpaid in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   unpaid

   Definitions

   1. without payment

   Examples

   • « the soup kitchen was run primarily by unpaid helpers »
   • « a volunteer fire department »

   Synonyms

   • voluntary
2. 2. engaged in as a pastime

   Examples

   • « an amateur painter »
   • « gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals »
   • « recreational golfers »
   • « reading matter that is both recreational and mentally stimulating »
   • « unpaid extras in the documentary »

   Synonyms

   • nonprofessional

3. Qualitative Adjective

   unpaid

   Definitions

   1. not paid

   Examples

   • « unpaid wages »
   • « an unpaid bill »

   Synonyms

   • buckshee
   • complimentary
   • costless
   • free
   • gratis(p)
   • gratuitous
   • outstanding
   • owed
   • owing(p)
   • undischarged
   • pro bono
   • rent-free
   • uncompensated
   • unsalaried

   Antonyms

   • paid