Unearned (adjective)

Not earned or deserved, especially as a result of hard work or effort.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from un- (expressing negation) + earned, from old english earnian "earn".

Examples:

1. He felt that his success was unearned and undeserved.
2. She received unearned income from a trust fund.
3. He accused the company of receiving unearned profits from its exploitation of natural resources.
4. The prize was unearned and given without any criteria or justification.
5. The praise she received was unearned and based on her connections rather than her talent.