entitled
/ɪnˈtaɪtəld/
adjective
- Believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment without earning them.
- Some people act so entitled that they expect others to solve all their problems.
- Her entitled attitude made it hard for her to keep friends.
- The entitled customer demanded a refund even though the product was not defective.
- Having the right to something; legally or morally qualified to receive or do something.
- You are entitled to a full refund if you cancel within 30 days.
- Every citizen is entitled to a fair trial under the law.
- She felt entitled to an apology after the misunderstanding.
verb
- To give someone the right to do or have something.
- Her years of experience entitled her to a senior position.
- The law entitles all workers to a safe environment.
- The coupon entitles you to a free drink with your meal.
- To give a title or name to a book, film, or other work.
- The documentary is entitled 'Voices of the Forest.'
- He entitled his painting 'Sunset Over the Ocean.'
- The author entitled her novel 'The Midnight Garden.'