delinquent — failing in or neglecting a duty or obligation; guilty of minor crime or misbehavior
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: failing in or neglecting a duty or obligation; guilty of minor crime or misbehavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
Korean meaning: 의무를 소홀히 하는; 경범죄나 비행을 저지른
Korean pronunciation: 디-링-콴트 (강세: 링)
Example Sentences
- My credit card became delinquent after I forgot to pay the bill while binge-watching Netflix.
- The delinquent teenager spray-painted his own garage by mistake, thinking it was abandoned.
- Teachers often work with delinquent students to help them get back on track.
delinquent
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈlɪŋkwənt//
failing in or neglecting a duty or obligation; guilty of minor crime or misbehavior
Neglecting duties and responsibilities
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Frequent troubles make you delinquent, with consequent results!
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Origin
From Latin 'delinquent-', derived from 'delinquere' meaning 'to fail in duty' or 'to offend', composed of the prefix 'de-' (away from) and 'linquere' (to leave or abandon).
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“My credit card became delinquent after I forgot to pay the bill while binge-watching Netflix.”
“The delinquent teenager spray-painted his own garage by mistake, thinking it was abandoned.”
“Teachers often work with delinquent students to help them get back on track.”
“The company sent warning letters to all delinquent customers.”
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