UNCOMPENSATED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

uncompensated

adjective

Definition of uncompensated

as in unpaid

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Recent Examples of uncompensated Around the world, most caregivers are either uncompensated or inadequately compensated, and many rely on public assistance where available to make ends meet. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The National Association of Community Health Centers estimates that HR 1 will lead to 1,800 community health center closures across the country and will cost community health centers around $7 billion a year in uncompensated care. — Alana Semuels, Time, 1 July 2026 Only Hennepin County Medical Center provided more uncompensated care among the top ten providers of uncompensated care in 2024, according to the state Department of Health. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026 There is also funding earmarked to cover uncompensated care for providers and rural emergency medical services. — Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncompensated

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The elder O’Neal joined the program himself as its general manager in an unpaid, voluntary role, The Athletic reported.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The 2024 report found the city court had issued arrest warrants for more than 650 people, roughly half of Lexington’s population, for unpaid fines.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of unpaid

Adjective

Following Silvia Venturini Fendi’s transition to honorary president, Chiuri has assumed creative responsibility across the house’s womenswear, menswear, accessories and couture collections.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Liza Minnelli will serve as honorary chair, alongside the Gala of the Stars Committee that includes Mann, McDonald, NappyTabs, Tori Spelling and William Seely.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of honorary

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Goldman estimated that active funds benchmarked to MSCI and FTSE indexes hold more than $8 billion in Indonesian equities, although any selling by these investors would be discretionary rather than automatically triggered by a downgrade.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Experts say such higher pump prices will continue to squeeze lower-income shoppers, while higher-income shoppers buoyed by stock market gains will keep splurging on discretionary purchases.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

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