delinquent meaning and definition

DELINQUENT noun

Definition of delinquent (noun)

1. a young offender
   • synonyms: juvenile delinquent

DELINQUENT adjective

Definition of delinquent (adjective)

1. guilty of a misdeed
   • "delinquent minors"
2. failing in what duty requires
   • "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills"
   • synonyms: derelict, neglectful, remiss
3. past due; not paid at the scheduled time
   • "an overdue installment"; "a delinquent account"
   • synonyms: overdue