delinquent meaning

UK US /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ 3 syllables

delinquent (adjective): guilty of a misdeed.

delinquent has 4 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

delinquent as an adjective

  1. guilty of a misdeed
    • delinquent minors

    Similar: guilty

    Related forms: delinquency

  2. failing in what duty requires
    • derelict (or delinquent) in his duty
    • neglectful of his duties
    • remiss of you not to pay your bills

    Synonyms: derelict, neglectful, remiss

    Similar: negligent

  3. past due; not paid at the scheduled time
    • an overdue installment
    • a delinquent account

    Synonyms: overdue

    Similar: due

delinquent as a noun

  1. a young offender

    Synonyms: juvenile delinquent

    Type of: wrongdoer

How to pronounce delinquent

delinquent is pronounced /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 20 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in NT · 10-letter words

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