noun
delinquent
dih-LIHNGK-wuhnt
noun
1
Someone, especially a young person, who breaks rules or laws.
"The film follows a group of teenage delinquents in 1950s New York."
adjective
1
Overdue or unpaid, referring to a debt or bill.
"Her account was marked delinquent after months of missed payments."
How to Use Delinquent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rule-breaker (often a young offender), or describing a debt that's overdue.
Common pairings
juvenile delinquent
delinquent account
delinquent taxes
Word Forms
more delinquent comparative, delinquents plural, most delinquent superlative
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