26984 words

delinquents

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.
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:

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 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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