delinquent

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Learn the meaning of delinquent with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

delinquent

(adjective)

Meaning

not following rules or laws

Example

"His delinquent behaviour worried his teachers."

Synonyms

disobedientlawlesswayward

Antonyms

obedientlaw-abiding

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin delinquent-, meaning to fail or be lacking.
Related word forms
  • noun: delinquent