Definition

Not receiving payment or reward for work or services; unpaid.

Example

Many volunteers work in uncompensated roles to help their communities.

Conversation

I can't believe I worked all weekend for that event.

Yeah, it sounds like a lot of effort for uncompensated time.

Exactly! I wish they would at least offer something for our help.

It's frustrating when people expect so much without any reward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncompensated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "compensate" (from Latin "compensare", meaning to weigh together or to balance). The word "uncompensated" means not balanced or not compensated for something, indicating a lack of recompense or payment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') balancing or 'weighing together' ('compensate') — that's why uncompensated means something that hasn't been balanced or paid for.

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