un ‧ e ‧ lect ‧ ed /ˌʌnɪˈlektəd◂, ˌʌnɪˈlektɪd◂/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ election , ↑ re-election , ↑ elector , ↑ electorate , ↑ electioneering ; adjective : elected ≠ ↑ unelected , ↑ electoral , ↑ elect ; verb : ↑ elect , ↑ re-elect ; adverb : ↑ electorally ]
someone who is unelected has a position of power although they were not elected – often used to show disapproval