Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
noun a person, typically a young person, who has a tendency to commit crimes or engage in immoral behavior
A1 The delinquent was caught stealing from the store.
A2 The police officer arrested the delinquent for vandalism.
B1 The judge sentenced the delinquent to community service.
B2 The delinquent's behavior improved after attending counseling sessions.
C1 The delinquent's criminal record prevented them from getting a job.
C2 The delinquent was finally rehabilitated after spending time in a correctional facility.
adjective showing or characterized by a tendency to commit crimes, particularly minor ones
A1 The delinquent teenager was caught stealing from the store.
A2 The delinquent behavior of the students led to their suspension.
B1 The company faced financial difficulties due to delinquent payments from clients.
B2 The delinquent account was handed over to a collection agency for recovery.
C1 The delinquent borrower defaulted on multiple loans, causing a financial crisis.
C2 The delinquent CEO was indicted for embezzlement and fraud.
formal The delinquent behavior of the young offenders will be addressed in court.
informal The delinquent kids were causing trouble in the neighborhood again.
slang Those delinquents are always up to no good.
figurative His delinquent actions towards his responsibilities are like a ticking time bomb.