unearned

/ˈʌnˌʌrnd/
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Definitions of unearned
  1. adjective
    not gained by merit or labor or service
    “accepted the unearned rewards that came his ways as well as the unearned criticism”
    “unearned income”
    “an unearned run”
    synonyms:
    honorary
    given as an honor without the normal duties
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    antonyms:
    earned
    gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
    attained
    achieved or reached
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