1. Failing in what duty requires
   "delinquent in his duty";
   - derelict, neglectful, remiss
    
2. Guilty of a misdeed
   "delinquent minors"
    
3. Past due; not paid at the scheduled time
   "a delinquent account";
   - overdue

1. A young offender
   "The program aimed to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents and prevent future crimes";
   - juvenile delinquent

Derived forms: delinquents

See also: due, guilty, negligent

Type of: offender, wrongdoer

Encyclopedia: Delinquent