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unearned: Meaning and Definition of
un•earned
Pronunciation: (un-ûrnd'), [key]
— adj.
- not received in exchange for labor or services; not gained by lawful work or employment.
- not earned; unmerited; undeserved: unearned promotion.
- not yet earned: Lenders are not permitted to take borrowers' unearned wages as collateral.
See also:
- unearned (Thesaurus)
