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Entitled

ɪnˈtaɪdld
Common
~ 3900
~ 3900, Common
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Believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment, Having a right to something, Titled or named in a particular way

Entitled - Meanings

Believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment

Example: She felt entitled to a promotion without putting in the required effort.
Usage: formalContext: workplace, social discussions
Note: Can have a negative connotation implying a sense of arrogance or self-importance.

Having a right to something

Example: As a citizen, you are entitled to certain benefits provided by the government.
Usage: formalContext: legal, official documents
Note: Often used in legal contexts to denote rights or privileges granted by law or regulations.

Titled or named in a particular way

Example: The book is entitled 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'.
Usage: formalContext: literature, academic writing
Note: Commonly used when referring to the title of a book, article, or piece of work.

Entitled's synonyms

titled

To be named or designated with a particular title or position.
Example: She is titled as the Queen of the Kingdom.
Note: Similar in meaning to 'entitled' but specifically refers to being given a title or designation.

named

To give a title or name to something.
Example: The book is named 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'.
Note: While 'entitled' can refer to having a right to something, 'named' specifically refers to giving a title or name to something.

designated

To assign a specific status or role to something.
Example: The area is designated as a national park.
Note: Similar to 'entitled' in the sense of assigning a status, but 'designated' emphasizes the act of assigning a specific status or role.

called

To have a particular title or name.
Example: The movie is called 'The Lion King'.
Note: While 'entitled' can imply a sense of deserving or having a right to something, 'called' simply refers to the title or name of something.

Entitled expressions, common phrases

Be entitled to

This phrase means to have the right to or deserve something.
Example: She is entitled to a refund for the defective product.
Note: It emphasizes having a legitimate claim or right to something.

Feel entitled

This phrase describes a sense of deserving privileges or special treatment without necessarily having a valid reason.
Example: He always feels entitled to special treatment.
Note: It highlights a perception or attitude rather than an actual entitlement.

Self-entitled

This term describes someone who believes they inherently deserve certain privileges or treatment.
Example: The self-entitled customer demanded to speak to the manager.
Note: It focuses on an individual's belief in their own entitlement.

Entitled brat

This phrase is a derogatory term for a person who acts spoiled or demanding due to their sense of entitlement.
Example: Stop behaving like an entitled brat and start appreciating what you have.
Note: It combines the negative connotation of being entitled with immaturity or selfish behavior.

Entitled generation

This term refers to a specific group of people, usually younger, who are perceived to have a strong sense of entitlement.
Example: Critics often label millennials as the entitled generation.
Note: It implies a broader societal or generational characteristic rather than an individual trait.

Entitled attitude

This phrase describes a demeanor or behavior that displays a belief in deserving special treatment or privileges.
Example: Her entitled attitude makes it hard for others to work with her.
Note: It focuses on the outward display of entitlement in one's behavior.

Entitlement mentality

This term refers to a pervasive belief among a group that they are inherently deserving of certain benefits or treatment.
Example: The entitlement mentality of some employees hinders teamwork in the office.
Note: It suggests a collective mindset rather than an individual feeling of entitlement.

Entitled everyday (slang) expressions

Acting entitled

This phrase suggests someone behaving as if they deserve special privileges or treatment, even though they may not actually be entitled to it.
Example: She's always acting entitled, expecting special treatment.
Note: While 'entitled' implies having a legitimate right or claim to something, 'acting entitled' indicates a perceived attitude or behavior.

Entitled vibes

This expression refers to the perceived sense of entitlement that someone gives off through their behavior or actions.
Example: There were major entitled vibes coming from him when he demanded to be served first.
Note: It focuses on the impression or aura of entitlement projected by an individual rather than their actual entitlement.

Entitlement complex

An 'entitlement complex' describes a mindset where one consistently believes they deserve special treatment or privileges without necessarily warranting such treatment.
Example: Some people develop an entitlement complex as they grow up, always expecting things to go their way.
Note: Unlike the neutral connotation of 'entitlement' regarding rightful claim, 'entitlement complex' suggests a problematic and excessive sense of entitlement.

Entitled mentality

The term 'entitled mentality' indicates a way of thinking where someone consistently expects to receive more than what they have worked for or deserve.
Example: She needs to get rid of that entitled mentality and start appreciating what she has.
Note: It specifically addresses the cognitive aspect of feeling deserving without justification, unlike a simple state of entitlement.

Entitlement issue

An 'entitlement issue' refers to a persistent problem where an individual feels they are owed something despite lacking a legitimate claim.
Example: His entitlement issue makes it hard for him to understand why he didn't get the promotion.
Note: While 'entitlement' may refer to a valid right, 'entitlement issue' signifies a problematic belief system regarding deserving unwarranted privileges.

Entitled - Examples

She feels entitled to a promotion.
The entitled attitude of some customers can be frustrating.
He was born into an entitled family.

Entitled grammar

Entitled - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle)
Lemma: entitle
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): entitled
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): entitling
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): entitles
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): entitle
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): entitle
Syllabification and Stress
entitled Contains 3 syllables: en • ti • tled
Phonetic transcription: in-ˈtī-tᵊld
en ti tled , in ˈtī tᵊld (The red syllable is stressed)

Entitled - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
entitled: ~ 3900 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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