unearned

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht durch eigene Leistung oder Arbeit verdient wurde oder ohne Anstrengung zuteilwird; auch etwas, das grundlos oder ungerechtfertigt ist.

Describes something that is not deserved or not obtained through effort or work.

1. Not deservedB2formal

   Not earned or merited; received without having worked for it.

   Unverdient

   • He received unearned criticism for his efforts.
   • The unearned praise made her uncomfortable.
   • Unearned rewards can sometimes lead to complacency.

   Synonymegratuitousundeservedundueunjustifiedunmeritedunwarranted

   Antonymedeservedearnedmeritedworthy

2. Financial incomeB2formal

   Income received from sources other than employment, such as investments or gifts.

   Arbeitsloses Einkommen

   • Unearned income includes dividends and rental earnings.
   • The tax rate on unearned income is different from earned income.
   • She reported her unearned income on the tax form.

   Synonymeinvestmentpassiveportfoliorental

   Antonymeearned