entitlement
gb/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/ us/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
B2
Inglés
~ 5700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
C1
state
1
belief one deserves special treatment
The belief that you should get special things or treatment, even if you did not work hard or do anything extra for them.
Patrón de uso:
a sense of entitlement about [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the legal sense of 'entitlement' as a right. When used with 'sense of', 'mentality', or 'attitude', it almost always refers to the negative attitude, not a legal right.
Sinónimos
arrogance (Stronger and more negative; focuses on an exaggerated sense of self-importance, not always about rewards.)
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presumption (Highlights overconfidence in expecting something without proper reason or right.)
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self-importance (Emphasizes valuing oneself too highly, which often leads to entitlement but is slightly broader.)
Antónimos
humility (Describes a modest attitude that does not assume special treatment.)
Colocaciones
sense of entitlement
|entitlement mentality
|a feeling of entitlement
|growing sense of entitlement
|entitlement culture
|entitlement attitude
Temas
emotions
|personality
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- His constant complaints about not getting promoted show a huge sense of entitlement.
- The manager was frustrated by the interns' entitlement and lack of willingness to learn.
- Some critics say the policy encourages a culture of entitlement among younger workers.
- Her entitlement makes it hard for her to accept any kind of criticism.
- Online forums are full of discussions about millennial entitlement and expectations at work.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He shows a strong sense of entitlement at work.
- Her entitlement makes other people feel angry.
- Their feeling of entitlement causes many problems in the team.
- The teacher wants to stop this attitude of entitlement in the class.
Sustantivo
formal
B2
entity
2
legal or official right to something
A legal or official right to get or do something.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s entitlement to [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'entitlement' when they mean 'title' (e.g. *job entitlement* instead of *job title*). Also, they may say *I am entitlement to* instead of the correct *I am entitled to* for the verb form.
Sinónimos
right (Most general term; does not always imply a formal legal or contractual basis.)
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eligibility (Focuses more on being qualified to receive something rather than on the right itself.)
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claim (Emphasizes a demand or request based on a supposed entitlement.)
Antónimos
ineligibility (Describes a state where a person does not meet the conditions and therefore has no entitlement.)
Colocaciones
entitlement to benefits
|legal entitlement
|statutory entitlement
|annual leave entitlement
|pension entitlement
|minimum entitlement
Temas
law
|business
|government
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Employees have an entitlement to at least four weeks of paid annual leave.
- You may lose your entitlement to unemployment benefits if you refuse suitable work.
- The new law extends parental entitlement to flexible working hours.
- Proof of residence is required to confirm your entitlement to free healthcare.
- Part-time staff receive a pro-rated entitlement to holiday pay.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Workers have an entitlement to safe working conditions.
- She checked her entitlement to a pension with the company.
- You must show ID to prove your entitlement to the discount.
- I want to know my entitlement to sick pay.
Sustantivo
C1
entity
3
government benefit program as a right
A government program that must give money or services to people who meet set rules.
Patrón de uso:
an entitlement program for [group]
Error frecuente:
Learners may misunderstand this as just 'feeling entitled'. In political or economic news, 'entitlement' almost always refers to government benefit programs, not a personal attitude.
Sinónimos
welfare program (General term for programs helping people in need; not all welfare programs are entitlements in the strict budget sense.)
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benefit program (Broader and less political; refers to programs that provide benefits but may or may not be automatic entitlements.)
Antónimos
discretionary program (In budget language, describes spending that must be approved each year, unlike entitlement programs that are automatic.)
Colocaciones
entitlement program
|entitlement spending
|entitlement reform
|entitlement costs
|entitlement cuts
|entitlement growth
Temas
government
|economics
|politics
|finance
|law
Ejemplos
- Social Security is the largest federal entitlement in the United States.
- Rising healthcare entitlements are putting pressure on the national budget.
- The party has promised not to cut major entitlements for seniors.
- Economists warn that entitlement spending will increase as the population ages.
- Lawmakers are debating entitlement reform to keep the programs sustainable.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Some people worry that entitlement programs are too expensive.
- The pension system is a key entitlement for older people.
- Many voters do not want the government to cut entitlements.
- Entitlement spending can grow when more people get benefits.
Sustantivo
technical
C2
entity
4
planning approvals for development
In real estate, the official permissions that allow a person to build or change a property in a certain way.
Patrón de uso:
the entitlement process for [a project]
Sinónimos
planning permission (Common in British English; a bit narrower, focusing on permission rather than the whole process and package of rights.)
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zoning approval (Refers specifically to compliance with zoning rules, which is often one part of entitlements.)
Antónimos
permit denial (Indicates that the requested development approvals were refused, so there is no entitlement.)
Colocaciones
land entitlements
|entitlement process
|entitlement phase
|entitlement risk
|entitlement approvals
|entitlement status
Temas
business
|law
|planning
|housing
Ejemplos
- The developer sold the land after securing all the necessary entitlements.
- Entitlement risk is one of the biggest uncertainties in large real estate projects.
- The project is still in the entitlement phase and cannot start construction yet.
- They hired consultants to help navigate the complex entitlement process.
- Once entitlements are in place, the property becomes much more valuable to investors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The company is waiting for entitlements before it can build the new offices.
- Entitlement risk can delay a real estate project for years.
- They finished the entitlement process and then began construction.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
entitlement
AFI
GB/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
US/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
Sílabas y acento
en - ti - tle - ment (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: entitlement
- Plural: entitlement, entitlements
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
culture of entitlement
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ əv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase
society where many feel entitled
A situation in a group or society where many people believe they should get help, money, or special treatment, often without extra effort.
Ejemplos
- Some commentators argue that a culture of entitlement has developed around certain benefits.
- The new training program is meant to challenge the culture of entitlement in the organization.
entitlement mentality
1/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt mɛntˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
habit of thinking you deserve more
A way of thinking where people often believe they should get special things or help, just because they want them.
Ejemplos
- He says an entitlement mentality is hurting productivity in the company.
- Teachers are trying to fight the entitlement mentality they see in some students.
entitlement program
1/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase
government program giving guaranteed benefits
A government program that must give money or services to everyone who meets certain rules.
Ejemplos
- Medicare is a major entitlement program for older Americans.
- The government is reviewing the cost of its entitlement programs.
entitlement reform
1/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt ɹɪfˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
changing entitlement program rules
Changes to laws or rules about government programs that must pay benefits, often to make them cost less or work better.
Ejemplos
- Entitlement reform is a sensitive topic in many countries.
- The report suggests several options for entitlement reform without cutting services.
entitlement spending
1/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt spˈɛndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
money spent on entitlement programs
Government money that is paid out automatically to people in entitlement programs, like pensions or health plans.
Ejemplos
- Entitlement spending is projected to rise sharply over the next decade.
- Some politicians want to reduce entitlement spending to lower the deficit.
feeling of entitlement
1/fˈilɪŋ əv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase
personal feeling of deserving special treatment
A personal feeling that you should get special help, money, or respect, even when other people do not get it.
Ejemplos
- There is a growing feeling of entitlement among some customers.
- Her feeling of entitlement was obvious when she demanded a refund without a receipt.
leave entitlement
1/lˈiv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase
employee's right to paid leave
The number of days of holiday or other time off that a worker has the right to take.
Ejemplos
- Most full-time employees have a leave entitlement of at least twenty days per year.
- Part-time staff receive a reduced leave entitlement based on their hours.
sense of entitlement
1/sˈɛns əv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase
belief you deserve special treatment
The strong belief that you should get special things or treatment, even if you did not do anything extra to deserve them.
Ejemplos
- His sense of entitlement makes him difficult to work with.
- Parents worry that their children are growing up with a strong sense of entitlement.
- The coach is trying to challenge the players' sense of entitlement and make them work harder.