Definition of Delinquent

1. Noun. A young offender.

Exact synonyms: Juvenile Delinquent
Generic synonyms: Offender, Wrongdoer

2. Adjective. Guilty of a misdeed. "Delinquent minors"
Similar to: Guilty
Derivative terms: Delinquency

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

4. Adjective. Past due; not paid at the scheduled time. "A delinquent account"
Exact synonyms: Overdue
Similar to: Due

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Delinquent

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delineators
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