UNPAID Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

unpaid

adjective

ˌən-ˈpād

Definition of unpaid

as in outstanding

not yet paid my goal is to have no unpaid balances on my credit cards

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Recent Examples of unpaid Those three are on unpaid administrative leave and have been cited for termination, something that must be approved by a city board at a date that has not yet been set. — Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Friedlander said a cyberattack is not a typical reason for a life insurance death benefit to go unpaid. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Bankruptcy filings show the league owes millions of dollars in unpaid compensation to top players, including Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Cam Smith. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Blacks in the South were routinely imprisoned on petty or trumped-up charges, then leased out to landowners, mining companies, railroads and factories as unpaid labor. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpaid

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The award, which was established by the city of Naperville in 1993, recognizes Naperville-area students for outstanding community service.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
There is no court date scheduled for Wang appearing because there is still an outstanding warrant, a circuit court spokesperson said.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of outstanding

Adjective

Start by keeping up with bills and financial obligations that remain payable after bankruptcy.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Spinnova’s initial purchase valuation for Tearfil is 500,000 euros—about $567,000—payable in cash and Spinnova shares.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

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