Unpaid

usgb/ˌʌnˈpeɪd/
adjective

Not paid or given payment yet.

She has been working as an unpaid intern for 6 months.
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Often appears as...

  • unpaid debt
  • unpaid bills
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Temporary Situation

Often implies a payment is expected later, not that it will never happen.

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The unpaid invoice was finally settled after two months.
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Financial Stress

Can suggest financial problems, like with unpaid bills.

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The stack of unpaid bills hinted at the company's financial crisis.
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Potential Conflict

May signal disagreement or conflict over wages or services rendered.

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The workers went on strike due to the unpaid wages.
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