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Definition of Delinquent
1. Noun. A young offender.
2. Adjective. Guilty of a misdeed. "Delinquent minors"
3. Adjective. Failing in what duty requires. "Remiss of you not to pay your bills"
Exact synonyms: Derelict, Neglectful, Remiss
Similar to: Negligent
Derivative terms: Neglectfulness, Remissness
Similar to: Negligent
Derivative terms: Neglectfulness, Remissness
4. Adjective. Past due; not paid at the scheduled time. "A delinquent account"
Definition of Delinquent
1. a. Failing in duty; offending by neglect of duty.
2. n. One who fails or neglects to perform his duty; an offender or transgressor; one who commits a fault or a crime; a culprit.
Definition of Delinquent
1. [n -S]