unpaid
adjective
uk/ʌnˈpeɪd/ us ACCOUNTING
used to describe a debt, tax, etc. that has not been paid:
unpaid debt/fines/taxes The oil giant's accounts were frozen by authorities seeking to recover $3.4bn in unpaid taxes.
unpaid balances/bills/interest The borrowers must clear the unpaid bills on their credit reports.
HR, WORKPLACE
used to describe work that someone does without being paid for it:
unpaid employment/internships/work How do you factor in unpaid work when planning a market economy?
Unpaid overtime is a violation of corporate policy.
used to describe people who do not receive payment for the work that they do:
unpaid volunteers/workers
UN lorries lie stranded because the drivers, unpaid for six weeks, have gone on strike.
See also
delivered duty unpaid