delinquent

noun
UK: /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
US: /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/

  1. A person, especially a young person, who does illegal or immoral things.

    1. The delinquent stole a bike, he is in trouble.
    2. The social worker tries to help delinquent youths find jobs and stay out of trouble.

Synonyms

negligent lawbreaker criminal remiss overdue
delinquent adjective

  1. To be overdue in payment or in performing a duty.

    1. The bill is delinquent, you need pay now.
    2. His taxes were delinquent, so he had to pay a penalty to the IRS.
delinquent adjective

  1. Failing in what duty or law requires.

    1. He was delinquent in his duties to feed cat.
    2. The company was delinquent in paying its taxes, and faced legal action.

  2. Relating to or characteristic of young offenders.

    1. She studies delinquent behavior of teenagers.
    2. The city has implemented several programs aimed at reducing delinquent behavior among its youth.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "delinquent" is /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ in British English and /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "delinquent": negligent, lawbreaker, criminal, remiss, overdue.

Example usage of "delinquent": "The delinquent stole a bike, he is in trouble.". More examples on the page.