What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nonremunerative
Example
Volunteering at the animal shelter is a nonremunerative activity. [nonremunerative: adjective]
Example
The artist's work was nonremunerative, but it brought her great joy. [nonremunerative: adjective]
unpaid
Example
The intern worked for six months as an unpaid assistant. [unpaid: adjective]
Example
She volunteered to teach English classes to immigrants on weekends, which was an unpaid position. [unpaid: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unpaid is more commonly used than nonremunerative in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nonremunerative and unpaid?
Nonremunerative is more formal than unpaid and may be more appropriate in academic or professional settings.
