Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Entitle"

A: entitled =
1) with the right to have or get something special or extra

The holder of this coupon is entitled to one free night at the Hotel Riviera. (= this coupon gives you something special)
After working for seven days straight, Jessica was entitled to a little rest and relaxation. (= she has earned relaxation time after working so much)

2) selfishly feeling like you deserve something more than you currently get

The spoiled, entitled child cried at his birthday party because his gifts weren't expensive enough. (= the child thought he deserved to get better gifts)
When you're at a restaurant, be polite to the staff and don't act entitled. (= don't act like you deserve special treatment from the staff; don't act like you're allowed to be rude to employees)

A: When someone is described as “entitled” it means that person believes that they are inherently deserving of special treatment or privileges. It is a negative thing to be called.

A: To be entitled to something means is the belief of someone that they are more deserving of something than others.
Example: “The promotion was given to Tommy.”
“I can't believe it. I was entitled to that promotion, and you know it.”

A: In this context it means that she thinks she deserves privileges or special treatment.

A: ^especially someone who thinks they are better than everyone else because of this. The word is very negative

A: Entitled is an adjective that describes somebody as deserving of something. In America, when somebody calls somebody entitled, they mean that the person thinks they deserve something that they actually do not.

I think I’m entitled to some of that pie you made since I paid for the ingredients. So, can I have a slice?

Guy: Hey, if I give you a dollar can you watch my dog for a second while I go to the store? Thanks! (walks away without a response)
Girl: Who does he think he is? Does he actually think I have time to wait around for just a dollar? He must be entitled!

A: Because she worked hard she felt entitled to have a beer.


Children are entitled to receive love from their parents.


I’m entitled to receive my paycheck according to our agreement.

A: I most often hear this word in its adjective form, "entitled", rather than the verb form:

Rich kids feel entitled to whatever they want.

Conservatives think liberals feel entitled to "free stuff" like universal healthcare.

I am entitled to my own opinion.

A: Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

A: entitled means a right, something that you are allowed/ permitted to do because of your station in life or your job, that other people are not allowed to do, such as a policeman being permitted to fire a weapon at another person

however allowed/ permitted in general might be like "I'm not allowed to smoke in this restaurant."... it has nothing to do with your station in life, it's just a rule and applies equally to everyone

A: Eligible just means that you're capable of receiving. You may be eligible for an award (best actor in a movie), but that doesn't mean you'll receive it! If you're entitled to something ("entitled to" as opposed to "entitled for"), that means you are supposed to have it; it should be yours.

A: The simpler "title" can be used in cases of "title vs. entitle."

Entitle seems a bit more restrictive; in the samples above, it wouldn't make sense to use "entitle" vs. "title." If you're writing a paper, you might want to consult whatever writing guidelines are used for your school/paper. It seems that some will go with one form over the other.

https://writingexplained.org/entitled-vs-titled-difference

A: "Entitled" means you have the right to something. It means it is owed to you.

"I am entitled to my opinion."
"People are entitled to food, water, and shelter."
"He is entitled to manage his own life."

"Qualified" means you have the capability for something. It means you have the skills, status, etc. to do something.

"He is qualified to work here."
"She was qualified to perform surgery."

A: Entitled=ownership
Titled=named

You are entitled to your opinion.

My essay is titled, "Christopher Columbus."

Hope this helps!

A: Do you want to know how to use it? Let me know.

“Entitle to” is like “dar derecho a alguien a”. For example “her position entitles her to some special privileges” or “employees are entitled to six days of vacation a year”

But “to be entitled” is like an insult, like “creído, soberbio, arrogante”. Cree que tiene derechos especiales. Like “ughhh, she’s so entitled!”

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A: This sounds natural. But a lady from America, Australia, UK, etc. would think the person saying this to her was an asshole. It sounds like a man demanding a woman serve him. This is not good.

“Everyone is entitled to be spoiled sometimes” would be better. This sounds like both women and men treat each other when they need it.