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delinquent

British pronunciation/dɪlˈɪnkwənt/
American pronunciation/dɪˈɫɪŋkwənt/
Delinquent
[NOUN]
1

a person, typically young, who regularly engages in illegal or immoral behavior

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delinquent
[ADJECTIVE]
1

past due; not paid at the scheduled time

synonyms : overdue
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2

guilty of a misdeed

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3

failing in what duty requires

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Examples
1One in three students is delinquent.
2They're delinquent.
3They're delinquent.
4Many monasteries also serve as detox or rehab centers for delinquents.
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