The Opposite(Antonym) of “entitled”
The antonyms of entitled are undeserving and unworthy. These words convey a lack of deserving or worthiness.
Explore all Antonyms of “entitled”
Definitions and Examples of undeserving, unworthy
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not having earned or merited something; not deserving of a particular thing.
Example
He felt that he was undeserving of the award because he had not put in enough effort.
Not deserving respect, honor, or admiration; lacking in value or merit.
Example
She felt unworthy of the praise she received because she knew she could have done better.
Key Differences: undeserving vs unworthy
- 1Undeserving implies that someone has not earned or merited something, while unworthy suggests that someone lacks value or merit.
- 2Undeserving is a complementary antonym, while unworthy is a gradable antonym.
Effective Usage of undeserving, unworthy
- 1Express Disapproval: Use undeserving and unworthy to express disapproval of someone's actions or behavior.
- 2Describe Feelings: Use these antonyms to describe how you feel about someone or something.
- 3Discuss Ethics: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions about ethics and morality.
Remember this!
The antonyms of entitled are undeserving and unworthy. Undeserving implies that someone has not earned or merited something, while unworthy suggests that someone lacks value or merit. Use these words to express disapproval, describe feelings, and discuss ethics and morality.
