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nonpaying

nonpaying

4.2
Something that does not make money
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈpeɪɪŋ/
translation icon : no remunerado
  • This is a nonpaying job.

Examples

  • They discontinued the nonpaying service because it was not sustainable.

  • The company decided to close its nonpaying stores to cut losses.

  • He volunteered for a nonpaying position at the local animal shelter.

  • The nonpaying customers caused frustration for the staff.

  • Many volunteer organizations operate through nonpaying positions that offer valuable experience instead of financial compensation.

  • The nonpaying role allowed her to gain experience in the industry while still pursuing her studies.

  • He decided to accept the nonpaying internship because it would enhance his resume and provide important networking opportunities.

Synonyms

unpaid
vsnonpaying
32 1.7

Work done without payment, for example by volunteers

is about lack of income or profit, not only work without pay
profitless
vsnonpaying
1 5.5

Not making money or giving any useful result

is focused on lacking financial return rather than usefulness or benefit
nonpaid
vsnonpaying
1 3.7

Done without money given for work or services

is about not producing income rather than work done without pay
unsalaried
vsnonpaying
1 6.5

Does not get money for work done

is about lack of income or profit broadly rather than missing salary
nonearning
vsnonpaying
  • Specialized
5.9

Not producing money or profit for its owner

is broader and also emphasizes lack of payments or financial return
nonrevenue
vsnonpaying
  • Specialized
6.8

Not bringing money to a business or service

is the general term for lacking financial return including services and assets
unremunerative
vsnonpaying
9.3

Work that does not pay or make a profit

is the broader label for lacking income or financial return
nonperforming
vsnonpaying
  • Specialized
6.3

Not producing income, especially for a loan or asset

is about lack of income rather than just poor performance
nonproducing
vsnonpaying
5.2

Not making useful things or results

is narrower in money focus while this covers all production failures
non-profit-making
vsnonpaying
  • UK
3.5

A group that does not try to make money and helps people or a cause

is about not producing income rather than the intent not to profit
non-paying
vsnonpaying
3.9

Not required to give money or not having given money for something

means lacking income or profit rather than being about payment obligation
unremunerated
vsnonpaying
8.0

Not paid for work or help

focuses on lack of income or financial return rather than missing pay
noncompensatory
vsnonpaying
8.7

A job or position that does not pay money

is about not producing income or profit rather than lack of compensation

Antonyms

2.7

A job or activity that gives money for the work you do

How Profitable

lucrative
105 5.6
profitable
191 3.8
to break even
27 3.3
nonpaying
4.2
loss
695 2.1

Surface Forms

nonpaying positive

Morphology

nonpaying = paying (transparent) = non + pay + ing

The meaning is directly derived from the negative prefix 'non-' applied to 'paying' (pay + -ing), so the sense 'not paying' is clear.

Etymology

Nonpaying is made of non- meaning 'not' and paying from pay meaning 'to give money', as in paycheck. So a nonpaying store or service is one that does not bring in money or income.