unearned

• Qualifie ce qui n'est pas mérité ou obtenu sans effort ni travail, comme un revenu ou un avantage non gagné.

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.

   non mérité

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

   Synonymesgratuitousundeservedundueunjustifiedunmeritedunwarranted

   Antonymesdeservedearnedmeritedworthy

2. Financial incomeB2formal

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

   revenu non gagné

   • 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.

   Synonymesinvestmentpassiveportfoliorental

   Antonymesearned