delinquent
//dɪˈlɪŋkwənt//
Adjective
delinquentCanonical form
1
Failing to do what law or duty requires; guilty of an offense or misdeed.
The company was found delinquent in paying its taxes.
2
Past due and unpaid, especially referring to debts or payments.
The bank sent a notice about my delinquent loan payment.
Noun
delinquentSingular
delinquentsPlural
1
A person, especially a young person, who regularly commits crimes or breaks the law.
The program aims to help young delinquents turn their lives around.
2
A person who fails to pay a debt or fulfill an obligation.
The bank sent a warning letter to the delinquent who had not paid the loan for three months.