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/
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
The customer became delinquent after missing several loan payments.
The delinquent account required immediate payment.
The delinquent borrower began repayment and accepted responsibility.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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).
Breakdown
de- (away from) + linqu- (to leave/abandon) + -ent (adjective suffix indicating state or condition) = delinquent
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📝Examples
“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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