The meaning of DELINQUENT is one that is delinquent. How to use delinquent in a sentence.

DELINQUENT definition: failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense. See examples of delinquent used in a sentence.

DELINQUENT definition: 1. a person, usually young, who behaves in a way that is illegal or not acceptable to most people…. Learn more.

The adjective delinquent describes something that is past due or people who are negligent in doing their duty. If you are delinquent in paying your delinquent library fines, you won't be able to check out any …

A delinquent borrower or taxpayer is someone who has failed to pay their debts or taxes.

delinquent, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Definition of delinquent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Her credit card account was delinquent. [=she had not made the payments that were due on her credit card account] The town is trying to collect delinquent taxes.

1. failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense. 2. past due: a deliquent account. 3. of or pertaining to delinquents or delinquency. n. 4. a person who is delinquent, esp. a …

de•lin•quent (di ling′ kwənt), adj. failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense. Business (of an account, tax, debt, etc.) past due; overdue. Sociology of or pertaining to …