entitled

Rarely in·ti·tled

[en-tahyt-ld]

adjective

1. called by the title indicated.

   In my paper so entitled, I explore the idea that "Robust Democracy Is National Security."

2. having a right or legitimate claim to something.

   The inheritance passes to the legally entitled heir.

3. assuming or acting as though one has an innate right or claim to wealth, success, recognition, etc..

   I was so entitled and self-centered that I never noticed the injustices around me.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of entitle.

Other Word Forms

• unentitled adjective
• well-entitled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of entitled¹

entitle ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Created in the mid-1960s, the office investigates complaints about a range of issues, such as school segregation, unfair discipline practices and whether students with disabilities or English learners are receiving the services they’re entitled to.

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You were a gracious host and friend to someone who, unfortunately, felt entitled to your time and money.

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Around 1.3 million low-paid workers in the UK are to be entitled to 80% of their weekly salary as sick pay from the first day of illness, under the government plans.

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Earlier this year, the government announced that all children whose parents receive Universal Credit would be entitled to free school meals from September 2026.

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Police Scotland says the family had expressed a wish to carry out their own searches and appeals, which they were entitled to do.

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