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Meaning of Entitled
Having a right to something, especially because of one's status or position.
Etymology of Entitled
The word "entitled" comes from the Old French word "entituler", which means "to give a title to" or "to call by a title"
This Old French word is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "in" or "on") and "titulus" (meaning "title" or "inscription")
The word "entitled" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who has a right or claim to something, often due to their social status or position
Synonyms
entitled
privileged
qualified
authorized
empowered
permitted
allowed
licensed
accredited
certified
sanctioned
approved
justified
warranted
deserved
earned
merited
fitting
suitable
proper
rightful
lawful
legitimate
vested
invested
endowed
gifted
blessed
fortunate
lucky
advantaged
favored
preferred
elite
superior
exceptional
outstanding
Definitions
- Having a right to something, especially because of one's status or position
- Believing oneself to be justified in having or doing something
- Giving someone the right or authority to do something
Usage Examples
- The company is entitled to compensation for the damages they suffered
- As a season ticket holder, I am entitled to priority seating
- She felt entitled to a raise after working for the company for five years
- The new policy entitles all employees to a minimum of two weeks' paid vacation per year
Antonyms
disqualified
ineligible
unauthorized
unqualified
unentitled
unapproved
unjustified
unwarranted
undeserved
unmerited
unfit
unsuitable
improper
unlawful
illegitimate
unvested
uninvested
unendowed
ungifted
unfortunate
unlucky
disadvantaged
unfavored
unpreferred
inferior
ordinary
unexceptional
unoutstanding