DELINQUENT

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ ► audio Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 24

Definition

  1. noun a young offender. — synonyms: juvenile_delinquent
  2. adjective guilty of a misdeed.
  3. adjective failing in what duty requires. — synonyms: derelict, neglectful, remiss
  4. adjective past due. — synonyms: overdue

Examples

  • “Fred is delinquent in making his car payment.”

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