adjective

unpaid

unpaid, voluntary

She has an unpaid internship.

She has an unpaid internship.

The bill remains unpaid.

The bill remains unpaid.

((unpaid)) + noun ((...)) unpaid (...) He did some unpaid work for charity.

Synonyms: outstanding, due, voluntary; Antonyms: paid, salaried

From the prefix 'un-' (not) + 'paid' (past participle of pay). Literally means 'not paid'.

Think of 'un-' as a big 'NO' sign in front of 'paid'. No money has been paid.

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