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 Scott pointed to legislative efforts to support unpaid caregivers, who collectively face billions of dollars in economic and personal strain. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Graves can be effectively repossessed by the cemetery or temple if they are abandoned and annual maintenance fees go unpaid. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 Over much of the planet, women tend to do more unpaid domestic work than men do – much more. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 Congolese authorities are investigating the funding and have restricted operations to 25 accredited organizations, amid reports that frontline workers have gone unpaid. — Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpaid

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Highfill maintains a covenant requiring utility rates to generate net revenues equal to at least 110% of maximum annual debt service on outstanding system bonds.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The debt reflects the principal amount outstanding under convertible notes Anthropic issued to Amazon starting in 2023, according to the lab's prospectus.

— Ashley Capoot,Jordan Novet,Annie Palmer,Lora Kolodny,Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of outstanding

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At that time, 78% of those benefits will be payable, unless Congress acts sooner.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Jessica Dickler,Sarah Agostino,Greg Iacurci,Lorie Konish,Annie Nova,Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 27 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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