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entitlementthe belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

Korean meaning: 자격, 권리; (부정적) 특권의식

Korean pronunciation: 인**타이**틀먼트

Example Sentences

  • The millionaire's son showed his entitlement by demanding a helicopter ride to school because traffic was 'too common.'
  • Check your pension entitlements before making retirement plans.
  • Karen's entitlement reached new heights when she demanded to speak to the manager of a self-service gas station.

entitlement

NOUN

//ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt//

the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment

entitlement concept
💡 Concept

a well-dressed customer leans back in his chair with arms crossed, pointing rudely at a polite waiter. The customer's face shows anger and superiority as he demands immediate service despite arriving without a reservation. The waiter stands patiently with menus in hand, gesturing toward the busy dining room filled with other customers who are waiting. Other diners at nearby tables turn to look with annoyed expressions at the demanding customer's behavior. The manager approaches from behind, shaking his head at the unreasonable demands. the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixen--
Roottitle
Suffix--ment

Origin

From Old French 'entitler' meaning 'to give a title to.' The word originally referred to granting someone a formal title or rank, but gradually expanded to mean granting rights or privileges.

🎵Rhyme

enlightenmentcommitmentirement
enlightenment
commitment
irement

🔗Collocations

sense of entitlement
welfare entitlements
pension entitlements
legal entitlement
feel entitled to
entitlement culture

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The millionaire's son showed his entitlement by demanding a helicopter ride to school because traffic was 'too common.'

Check your pension entitlements before making retirement plans.

😄 Fun example

Karen's entitlement reached new heights when she demanded to speak to the manager of a self-service gas station.

Veterans have certain healthcare entitlements that should never be reduced.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

privilegerightclaimprerogativebirthright

Antonyms

humilitymodestydeference

Related

entitledeservingprivilegearroganceexpectation

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