Definition

Describing a debt or loan that has not been paid back yet.

Example

He still has an unrepaid loan from last year.

Conversation

Hey, have you heard about the unrepaid loans in our community?

Yeah, I read an article about it; it’s quite concerning.

I wonder how many people are affected by those unrepaid debts.

It seems like a lot, and it might lead to bigger issues if not addressed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unrepaid → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "repaid" (from the root "re-" meaning again and "pāre" meaning to pay). The word "unrepaid" means not having been paid back or compensated again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'paid back' ('repaid') — that's why unrepaid means something that hasn't been compensated.

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