delinquent
Translation
offending, criminal, overdue
Examples
He was a delinquent youth.
He was a delinquent youth.
The account is now delinquent.
The account is now delinquent.
The police caught the young delinquent.
The police caught the young delinquent.
Grammar Patterns
delinquent ((noun)) showing bad or criminal behavior. He was a delinquent youth.
((account)) is delinquent late in being paid. The account is now delinquent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: offending, overdue, negligent; Antonyms: law-abiding, responsible
Etymology
From Latin 'delinquentem', present participle of 'delinquere' (to fail, transgress).
Memory Tips
Refers to a person or state that has 'left' their duties or payments.