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delinquent

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
en-us undefineddelinquent
Main Example

The delinquent was caught stealing.

Example context
en-us flagThe delinquent was caught stealing.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A person, usually a young one, who commits crimes or behaves badly.

Other Example

The delinquent skipped school again.

en-us flagThe delinquent skipped school again.

She was labeled a delinquent after her latest offense.

en-us flagShe was labeled a delinquent after her latest offense.

The judge gave the delinquent a second chance.

en-us flagThe judge gave the delinquent a second chance.
Synonyms

juvenile delinquent

en-us flagjuvenile delinquent

delinquent behavior

en-us flagdelinquent behavior

delinquent act

en-us flagdelinquent act
Synonyms

offender

wrongdoer

troublemaker

delinquent

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
Main Example

He has a delinquent attitude towards his homework.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Describing someone who fails to do what is required, especially in terms of behavior or obligations.

Other Example

She was labeled as a delinquent for skipping school.

His delinquent behavior got him into trouble with the law.

The delinquent child often ignored his parents' rules.

Synonyms

delinquent behavior

delinquent child

delinquent account

Synonyms

offending

misbehaving

irresponsible

delinquent

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
Main Example

The company sent a notice to the delinquent for unpaid bills.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A person who fails to pay a debt or fulfill an obligation.

Other Example
Synonyms
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