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delinquent

[dih-ling-kwuhnt] / dɪˈlɪŋ kwənt /
ADJECTIVE
neglecting duty, rules, or law
Synonyms
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derelict in arrears offending tardy
STRONG
behind criminal slack
WEAK
blamable blameworthy careless censurable culpable defaultant disregardful guilty lax neglectful negligent procrastinating red-handed remiss reprehensible shabby
Antonyms
WEAK
behaving careful punctual responsible
ADJECTIVE
overdue, unpaid
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due overdue unpaid
STRONG
late outstanding
Antonyms
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early on time prompt punctual timely
NOUN
criminal, often young
Synonyms
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felon hoodlum juvenile delinquent lawbreaker offender wrongdoer
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blackguard culprit dawdler deadhead desperado jailbird loafer lounger malefactor miscreant neglecter outlaw punk recreant reprobate sinner
WEAK
JD black sheep evader fallen angel juvie young offender
NOUN
person who is late paying bills
Synonyms
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deadbeat debtor defaulter
STRONG
bankrupt

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