26984 words

delinquent

7 definitions • 13 examples
1
a person, usually young, who behaves in a way that is illegal or not acceptable to most people:

Examples:

Our neighbour hated children and just thought we were a bunch of delinquents.
2
illegal or not acceptable, or behaving in a way that is illegal or not acceptable:

Examples:

They are carrying out research on the causes of delinquent behaviour among young people.
delinquent teenagers
3
late in paying money owed:

Examples:

delinquent in She has been delinquent in paying her taxes.
They consider borrowers to be "seriously delinquent" if a mortgage payment is past due by 90 days or more.
4
failing to do something that is your duty or responsibility:

Examples:

About 85 percent of delinquent jurors eventually agree to complete their jury duty, rather than face criminal charges.
delinquent in We would be delinquent in our duties if we didn't constantly look for ways to improve our service.
5
late in paying money owed:

Examples:

She was delinquent in paying her taxes.
6
not paid or paid back as should have been done:

Examples:

Another 6% of mortgages were delinquent but not yet in foreclosure.
7
not paying, or paying back, money as agreed:

Examples:

delinquent borrowers/customers/taxpayers
delinquent in (doing) sth The Dallas Morning News identified multiple contractors who were delinquent in paying their taxes.
42% of callers are at least three months delinquent on mortgage payments.

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