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Definition of entitledness

entitledness

/ɛnˈtaɪ.təld.nəs/
en · ti · tled · ness
Adjective:entitled
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entitledness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality or state of believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges, special treatment, or exemptions without having earned them.

Example

"The manager's sense of entitledness alienated the rest of the staff, who worked long hours without complaint."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'entitlement' can refer neutrally to a legal right or government benefit as well as an arrogant attitude, 'entitledness' is used almost exclusively in a negative psychological or social sense to describe an unearned sense of privilege.

• Nearby Words

entirety
entitle
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entitledness
entitlement
entity
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Entitledness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/entitledness
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