unearned

unearned Definition

un·earned (-ʉrnd′)

adjective

not earned by work or service; specif., obtained as a return on an investment unearned income
not deserved; unmerited

unearned Synonyms

modif.

won, gratis, unmerited; see free 4.

unearned Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

increment: Twice the law concerning taxes on unearned increment was improved.
income: Up to £ 2,000 per year of unearned income will also be taken into account.
premium: The basis used to calculate the provision for unearned premiums is described in note 2(f ).
figure: No Yes Step 8 - Your unearned income Enter any unearned income figures for you and your partner.
money: Some of it is paid for with unearned oil money.
wealth: Pip is cured forever of his fantasy of unearned wealth.

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