unearned (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *unearned*:
ADJECTIVE	all	unearned	not gained by merit or labor or service

unearned > pronunciation
Sounds	ahner'nd
Rhymes	burned ... unturned: 14 rhymes with ernd...

English > *unearned*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	not gained by merit or labor or service.
Examples	"accepted the unearned rewards that came his ways as well as the unearned criticism" "unearned income" "an unearned run"
Narrower	honorary	Given as an honor without the normal duties
Opposite	earned	gained or acquired
Spanish	inmerecido

HyperDic: unearned