entitled

/ɪnˈtaɪtəld/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.'
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