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delinquent

/dɪ'lɪŋkwənt/

Synonyms of delinquent Antonyms of delinquent Examples of delinquent Usage of delinquent Parts of delinquent Definition that contains delinquent Words sounding like delinquent Explanation of delinquent

adjective
failing in what duty requires
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"derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"

Similar:

derelict neglectful remiss negligent
noun
a young offender
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juvenile delinquent

type of:
offender wrongdoer
adjective
past due; not paid at the scheduled time
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"a delinquent account"

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overdue due
adjective
guilty of a misdeed
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"delinquent minors"

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guilty

Examples of delinquent

"derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"
"a delinquent account"
"delinquent minors"