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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

   Scrabble Points: 20

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDELINQUENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DELINQUENT definition: 1. a person, usually young, who behaves in a way that is illegal or not acceptable to most people…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DELINQUENT is a usually young person who regularly performs illegal or immoral acts. How to use delinquent in a sentence.

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   Define delinquent. delinquent synonyms, delinquent pronunciation, delinquent translation, English dictionary definition of delinquent. adj. 1. Failing to do what law or duty requires. 2. Overdue in payment: a delinquent account. n. 1. A juvenile delinquent. 2. A person who neglects or fails...

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   failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense. (of an account, tax, debt, etc.) past due; overdue. of or relating to delinquents or delinquency: delinquent attitudes.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDELINQUENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 meanings: 1. someone, esp a young person, guilty of delinquency → See juvenile delinquent 2. archaic a person who fails in an.... Click for more definitions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDELINQUENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   DELINQUENT definition: a young person who behaves badly, usually by committing crimes. Learn more.

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   Definition of delinquent adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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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.

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    delinquent meaning, definition, what is delinquent: behaving in a way that is illegal or tha...: Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › delinquentDelinquent Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Of a person failing to perform a legal or contractual obligation, or who is engaging in illegal or disorderly behavior. Webster's New World Law. Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan. Fred is delinquent in making his car payment. The company made a new effort to collect delinquent payments. Wiktionary.