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delinquent
(d/I/'l/I//N/kw/@/nt )

adjective (a)

  • Failing in duty; offending by neglect of duty.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a young offender(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    juvenile delinquent
    source: wordnet30
  • One who fails or neglects to perform his duty; an offender or transgressor; one who commits a fault or a crime; a culprit.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • guilty of a misdeed(adj.all)
    Example:
    Delinquent minors.
    source: wordnet30
  • failing in what duty requires(adj.all)
    Example:
    Derelict (or delinquent) in his duty.
    Synonym:
    derelict, neglectful, remiss
    source: wordnet30
  • past due; not paid at the scheduled time(adj.all)
    Example:
    A delinquent account.
    Synonym:
    overdue
    source: wordnet30
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