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UNEARNED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does unearned mean? 

UNEARNED (adjective)
  The adjective UNEARNED has 1 sense:

1. not gained by merit or labor or serviceplay

  Familiarity information: UNEARNED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNEARNED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Not gained by merit or labor or service

Context example:

an unearned run

Similar:

honorary (given as an honor without the normal duties)

Antonym:

earned (gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action)


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