unearned

[uhn-urnd] / ʌnˈɜrnd /

ADJECTIVE

undeserved

Synonyms

WEAK

not deserved not earned not merited not warranted unmerited unwarranted

Example Sentences

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By September 2025, Booker announced their engagement on Instagram, calling her “one of the greatest unearned blessings of my life.”

From Salon

Healthcare has a reputation as a defensive sector, though that’s mostly unearned: Healthcare stocks haven’t worked as defensive plays in recent years.

From Barron's

It appeared they were heading for a loss in Game 5 until an error-riddled fifth inning by the Yankees allowed the Dodgers to tie the game with five unearned runs.

From Los Angeles Times

You balk at the $170,000 we negotiated for top delivery drivers but say nothing of the unearned millions that CEO Carol Tomé pockets.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We need to tax unearned wealth as much as we tax earned income," he added.

From BBC