nonpaying

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /nɒnˈpeɪɪŋ/

KK: /nɑnˈpeɪɪŋ/

adjective

Definition

Describing someone or something that does not make payments or is not paying for a service or debt.

Example

The nonpaying customers were eventually removed from the service.

Conversation

Did you hear about that nonpaying gig they offered last week?

Yeah, I did! It's hard to believe they expect people to work for free.

Exactly! I can't understand how they think that’s fair.

Right? People need to be compensated for their time and skills.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

defaulting

delinquent

negligent

Antonyms

paying

responsible

punctual

Root Explanation

Nonpaying → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "paying" (from the verb "pay", which originates from Old French *paier*, meaning to give or to settle a debt). The word "nonpaying" describes someone or something that does not pay or settle debts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') when remembering that 'nonpaying' refers to someone who does not settle their debts.

Visually Confused Words

nonlaying

nonsparing

noncopying

unpaying