Delinquent
Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
Delinquent (noun)
- a young person who often breaks rules or laws
- a person who has not paid money they owe on time
Examples
- The school organized a program to help delinquents find better paths.
- Delinquents often gather in the park after dark.
Common collocations: juvenile delinquent, delinquent behavior, delinquent account, delinquent payment, delinquent act
Delinquent (adjective)
- breaking the law or rules, especially by young people
- not paid on time, especially money owed
Examples
- The delinquent teens were caught vandalizing property.
- Delinquent activities are on the rise in the neighborhood.