What is another word for delinquent?
147 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ d_ɪ_l_ˈɪ_n_k_w_ə_n_t], [ dɪlˈɪnkwənt], [ dɪlˈɪnkwənt], [ ɪnkəpˈasɪtɪ], [ ɪnkəpˈasɪtɪ], [ ɪ_n_k_ə_p_ˈa_s_ɪ_t_ɪ]Table of Contents
Similar words for delinquent:- bad (adjective)
- inexpedient (adjective)
- irresponsible, defaulting (adjective)
- late (adjective)
- unpaid (adjective)
- criminal, often young (noun)
- delinquent (noun)
- deserter (noun)
- thief (noun)
- villain (noun)
- other synonyms
- unruly
Definition for Delinquent:
- One who fails or neglects to perform his duty; an offender or transgressor; one who commits a fault or a crime; a culprit.
Synonyms for Delinquent:
adj.
•bad (adjective) •inexpedient (adjective) •irresponsible, defaulting (adjective) •late (adjective) •unpaid (adjective)n.
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- careless,
- red-handed,
- shabby,
- blameworthy,
- blamable,
- culpable,
- illegal,
- improper,
- faulty,
- censurable,
- wrongful,
- unlawful.
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- juvenile.
- deadhead,
- defaulter,
- loafer,
- dawdler,
- neglecter,
- deadbeat,
- outlaw,
- recreant,
- lounger,
- young offender,
- reprobate,
- black sheep,
- evader,
- juvie,
- fallen angel,
- wrongdoer,
- blackguard,
- JD.
- highwayman,
- hijacker,
- pirate,
- burglar,
- crook,
- poacher,
- stealer,
- cat burglar,
- Filcher,
- housebreaker,
- pickpocket,
- larcener,
- prowler,
- larcenist,
- mugger,
- lifter,
- thief.
Other synonyms:
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- insolvent,
- unpaid,
- debtor,
- law breaker,
- recidivist,
- desperado.
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- offender,
- bailiff,
- vandal,
- probationer.
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- back.
Paraphrases for Delinquent:
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Independent
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Adjective
insolvent, unpaid, illegal, law-breaking, undesirable, undelivered, dysfunctional, senile, guilty, lagging, unhealthy, rogue, objectionable, unlawful, unscrupulous, non-compliant.
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Proper noun, singular
Deficiencies.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Proper noun, singular
criminals.
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Proper noun, singular
Antonyms for Delinquent:
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adj.
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irresponsible, defaulting
early, careful, Behaving, paid, responsible.
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Other antonyms:
guiltless, inopportune, diligent, clean-handed, innocent, timely, seasonable, opportune, undue.
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irresponsible, defaulting