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- Dictionarydelinquent/dɪˈlɪŋkw(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. (typically of a young person) tending to commit crime, particularly minor crime: "delinquent teenagers" Similar Opposite
- 2. failing in one's duty. formal Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a delinquent person: "juvenile delinquents"
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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,...
- Delinquent in Russian
DELINQUENT translate: малолетний преступник . Learn more in...
- Delinquent in Polish
DELINQUENT translate: młodociany przestępca. Learn more in...
- Znaczenie Delinquent, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
DELINQUENT definicja: 1. a person, usually young, who...
- English (US)
Delinquent means failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation, or guilty of a misdeed or offense. It can also refer to a person who is delinquent, especially a young one. See the origin, usage and synonyms of delinquent.
Learn the noun and adjective meanings of delinquent, a word that can describe a person who performs illegal or immoral acts, or someone who is behind in payment. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
Delinquent is an adjective that describes someone who commits minor crimes, especially a young person, or who fails to pay debts or taxes. It can also be a noun for a delinquent person or a juvenile delinquent.
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.
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.
Definition of delinquent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.