Top synonyms for “delinquent”: derelict, juvenile delinquent, neglectful, overdue, remiss, due, guilty, negligent.
Definitions
- (noun)a young offender
- (adjective)past due; not paid at the scheduled time“an overdue installment”
- (adjective)failing in what duty requires“derelict (or delinquent) in his duty”
- (adjective)guilty of a misdeed“delinquent minors”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "delinquent"?
Common synonyms for "delinquent" include derelict, juvenile delinquent, neglectful, overdue, remiss, due. Our thesaurus lists 8 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "delinquent" mean?
a young offender
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