entitled

American  

[en-tahyt-ld] / ɛnˈtaɪt ld /

Rarely intitled

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.

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verb

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

Other Word Forms

• unentitled adjective
• well-entitled adjective

Etymology

Origin of entitled

entitle ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Compare meaning

How does entitled compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• titled vs. entitled

Example Sentences

“He did not call the police, did not give Mr. Wilding the dignity of a proper burial, which he was entitled to as a human being,” Frimpong said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Obviously there's been some controversy around the decision and I can understand everyone's entitled to their opinion but ultimately it's my decision - I'm going to stand by it," he said.

From BBC

George has a 24-hour social care package and is also entitled to a seperate support worker to help him do his job.

From BBC

“Tell me who’s the lady in the picture!” he demanded, feeling entitled to the information because the social worker had made him think about such unpleasant things when the conversation had started out so good.

From Literature

The financial regulator has said millions of people who were mis-sold car finance could be entitled to less compensation than it had previously suggested.

From BBC

Related Words

• honored
• powerful