Entitled: meaning, definitions and examples

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entitled

[ ɪnˈtaɪtld ]

^{Context #1}

formal

Having the right to do or have something.

Synonyms

authorized, empowered, privileged

Examples of usage

Each child is entitled to their own opinion.
She felt entitled to the promotion because of her hard work.

^{Context #2}

formal

Give (someone) a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something.

Synonyms

authorize, enable, permit

Examples of usage

The court entitled him to a fair trial.
The new law entitled citizens to free healthcare.

Translations

Translations of the word "entitled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com direito

🇮🇳 हकदार

🇩🇪 berechtigt

🇮🇩 berhak

🇺🇦 уповноважений

🇵🇱 uprawniony

🇯🇵 権利がある (kenri ga aru)

🇫🇷 ayant droit

🇪🇸 con derecho

🇹🇷 hak sahibi

🇰🇷 자격이 있는 (jagyeog-i issneun)

🇸🇦 مخول (mukhawwal)

🇨🇿 oprávněný

🇸🇰 oprávnený

🇨🇳 有权 (yǒuquán)

🇸🇮 upravičen

🇮🇸 réttur

🇰🇿 құқығы бар

🇬🇪 უფლებამოსილი (uplebamotsili)

🇦🇿 haqqı olan

🇲🇽 con derecho

Word origin

The word 'entitled' originates from the Latin word 'entitulus', which means 'having title'. The concept of entitlement has evolved over time and is often associated with legal rights or privileges. In modern usage, 'entitled' can have both positive and negative connotations, depending on the context in which it is used.

See also: entitle, entitlement, entitlements, entitling.