noun
- A young offender.
- synonyms: juvenile delinquent
adjective
- Guilty of a misdeed.
- usage: "delinquent minors"
- Failing in what duty requires.
- usage: "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills"
- synonyms: derelict, neglectful, remiss
- Past due; not paid at the scheduled time.
- usage: "an overdue installment"; "a delinquent account"
- synonyms: overdue
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