earned

Definitions of earned
  1. adjective
    gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
    “a well-earned reputation for honesty”
    “earned income”
    “an earned run in baseball”
    synonyms:
    attained
    achieved or reached
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    antonyms:
    unearned
    not gained by merit or labor or service
    honorary
    given as an honor without the normal duties
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