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unpaid

ADJECTIVE
free, voluntary
Synonyms
WEAK
contributed donated due freewilled gratuitous honorary unindemnified unrewarded unsalaried volunteer
Antonyms
WEAK
paid settled
ADJECTIVE
not settled; taken without remuneration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delinquent outstanding overdue
WEAK
due in arrears mature not discharged owing past due payable undefrayed unliquidated unsettled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
paid
WEAK
settled

Example Sentences

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And Americans’ unpaid credit-card debt is on the rise, as is use of the buy-now-pay-later option.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

And Americans’ unpaid credit-card debt is on the rise, as is use of the buy-now-pay-later option.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"People say they appreciate unpaid carers, but we don't feel appreciated, we feel used," said Michelle.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

An association of attorneys who advocate for investors argues that the money would be better spent addressing unpaid arbitration awards.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Maybe his wealth was. entirely in unpaid bills.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.