not deserved or earned; obtained without effort or merit, not yet received, despite being expected or due

Formal and Informal Expressions of unearned

In different contexts, you can replace 'unearned' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'undeserved, unmerited' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'unfair, not earned' is a commonplace synonym.

unearned: Explore its Definition & Usage

unearned Definition

1not deserved or earned; obtained without effort or merit
2not yet received, despite being expected or due

Using unearned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unearned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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He inherited an unearned fortune from his grandfather.
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The athlete was stripped of his medal due to unearned points.
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She felt guilty for receiving unearned praise for the project.

unearned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unearned

undeserved
unmerited
unwarranted
unjustified
unfair

Antonyms for unearned

earned
deserved
merited

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Summary: unearned in Brief

The term 'unearned' [ˌʌnˈɜːnd] refers to something that is not deserved or earned, often obtained without effort or merit. It can also mean something that is expected or due but has not yet been received. Examples include an unearned fortune, unearned points in a competition, and unearned praise for a project.