entitled

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: en-ti-tled (3)

English Definition

Believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.

Example Sentence

Everyone is entitled to a fair trial.

US IPA /ɪnˈtaɪtld/

UK IPA /ɪnˈtaɪtld/

authorized qualified eligible privileged

unqualified disqualified unentitled