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   delinquent

   /dɪˈlɪŋkw(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. (typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime: "delinquent teenagers" Similar lawlesslawbreakingcriminaloffendingerrantbadly behavedtroublesomedifficultunmanageableunrulydisobedientuncontrollableout of controlOpposite well behavedconformist
   • 2. failing in one's duty. formal Similar negligentneglectfulremisscareless of one's dutyirresponsiblelaxslackderelictrare:disregardfulinadvertentoscitantOpposite dutiful
   • ▪ in arrears: North American "delinquent accounts"

   noun

   • 1. a delinquent person: "juvenile delinquents"

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Latin delinquent- ‘offending’, from the verb delinquere, from de- ‘away’ + linquere ‘to leave’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. delinquently adverb

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   What is the opposite of delinquent?

   • Delinquent: not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time. Synonyms: behind, behindhand, belated… Antonyms: early, inopportune, precocious… Find the right word.

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   What does juvenile delinquent mean?

   • You may have heard the term juvenile delinquent, which refers to a young (juvenile) person who gets in trouble, often with the law, but people of any age can be delinquent. A delinquent landlord is one who doesn't make repairs. A delinquent tenant is one who does not pay his rent. "Delinquent."

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   • Words related to delinquent are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word delinquent. Browse related words to learn more about word associations. On this page you'll find 112 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to delinquent, such as: derelict, in arrears, offending, tardy, behind, and criminal.

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   What is a delinquent person?

   • The word delinquent may have several meanings for the law depending on the context, such as the following: A natural person or entity failing to perform an obligation. For example, a tenant who is delinquent in rental payments or a corporation that is delinquent in loan repayments. A natural person that is guilty of committing criminal conduct.

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   The adjective delinquent describes something that is past due or people who are negligent in doing their duty. If you are delinquent in paying your delinquent library fines, you won't be able to check out any more books.