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delinquent

The word “delinquent” has 3 syllables: de-lin-quent

It's pronounced as /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/

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In the thesaurus, “delinquent” has 104 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for delinquent along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for delinquent

Antonyms for delinquent

Meanings of delinquent

  • noun
    1. One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws.
    2. A person who has not paid his or her debts.
    3. A term applied to royalists by their opponents in the English Civil War 1642-1645. Charles I was known as the chief delinquent.
  • adjective
    1. Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
    2. Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense.

Example Sentences

  • The court assigned a counselor to help the delinquent teenager.
  • The company contacted customers with delinquent accounts.
  • The report focused on programs designed for delinquent youth.
  • He was warned about his delinquent payment history.
  • The organization works to rehabilitate delinquent offenders.

On this page you'll find 120 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to delinquent, such as: JD, backslider, bankrupt, behaving, behind, behindhand, belated.

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