entitled
adjective
en·ti·tled
in-ˈtī-tᵊld 
en-
1
: having a right to certain benefits or privileges
After having saved the country, ain't they entitled to help themselves to just as much of it as they want?—
Mark Twain
Mark Twain2
: having or showing a feeling of entitlement (see entitlement sense 2)
spoiled, entitled children
his entitled attitude/behavior
leading an entitled life
We are also the so-called entitled generation, … told by helicopter parents and the media, from the moment we exited the womb, that we could be "whatever we wanted" …—Jessica Bennett
Jessica BennettExamples of entitled in a Sentence
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Everybody’s entitled to their own opinion, and some people use that platform to tell their side of things and get the upper hand.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
In an age where social media has blurred the lines between personal and public life, fans often feel entitled to know intimate details about their favorite celebrities.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Don’t: Take a To-Go Plate One of the biggest Southern potluck sins is to not only expect leftovers, but to feel entitled to bring other people’s leftovers home with you as well.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
Unusual guest requests Far be it from us to say folks are getting a little entitled, but a new report from Hotels.com has revealed the oddest room service requests made to its hotel partners around the world.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024
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Laura Bradley, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
In an age where social media has blurred the lines between personal and public life, fans often feel entitled to know intimate details about their favorite celebrities.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Don’t: Take a To-Go Plate One of the biggest Southern potluck sins is to not only expect leftovers, but to feel entitled to bring other people’s leftovers home with you as well.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
Unusual guest requests Far be it from us to say folks are getting a little entitled, but a new report from Hotels.com has revealed the oddest room service requests made to its hotel partners around the world.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024
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“Entitled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entitled. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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