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    delinquent
    /dɪˈlɪŋkw(ə)nt/

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. a delinquent person: "juvenile delinquents"

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

    Delinquent can be a noun or an adjective to describe a person who behaves illegally or unacceptably, especially a young one. It can also mean late in paying money owed. See more meanings, synonyms, and translations of delinquent.

    • English (US)

      DELINQUENT meaning: 1. a person, usually young, who behaves...

    • Traditional

      DELINQUENT translate: （通常指年輕的）違法者;不良青少年, 不良的;違法的,...

    • Simplified

      DELINQUENT translate: （通常指年轻的）违法者;不良青少年, 不良的;违法的,...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › delinquentDelinquent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A delinquent is a person who regularly performs illegal or immoral acts, or someone who is behind in payment. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related terms of delinquent.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › delinquentDELINQUENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.vocabulary.com › dictionary › delinquentDelinquent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › delinquentDelinquent - definition of delinquent by The Free Dictionary

    A delinquent is someone who fails to do what law or duty requires, or who is guilty of a misdeed or offense. Find out the origin, usage, and related terms of delinquent in this comprehensive online dictionary.

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

    Delinquent is an adjective or noun that describes someone who commits minor crimes, fails to pay debts or taxes, or neglects duties or obligations. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of delinquent with Collins English Dictionary.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › delinquentdelinquent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Delinquent means showing a tendency to commit crimes, especially among young people or their behavior. It can also mean having failed to pay money that is owed or not having been paid in time.