Definition of DELINQUENT – DELINQUENT in a Sentence

The video demonstrates the meaning and definition of ‘DELINQUENT’. The way to pronounce DELINQUENT is explained, dividing the word into syllables.

Also a clipart image illustrates the main definition. This is followed by an illustrated sentence example.

The picture with a sentence example is a great way to memorize the meaning and definition of DELINQUENT. Now it’s time to start using this word in your everyday vocabulary.

Here is a transcript of the video: What Is the Meaning and Definition of DELINQUENT?

Slide 2: DELINQUENT:
1. failing to do what the law or duty requires
2. overdue in payment

The clipart shows a person firing a catapult and for the second meaning, a credit card.

Slide 3:
The picture shows a young person climbing over a locked gate.

Sentence example: He was often in trouble with the police because of his delinquent behaviour.

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affable
aggressive
arduous
bent
biased
conventional
delinquent
detrimental
erroneous
expendable
extraordinary
fragile
gracious
gradual
hospitable
impressive
impulsive
relevant
remiss
ridiculous
squalid
supercilious
suspicious
sympathetic
wooden

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More examples to make the meaning of DELINQUENT clear:

The judge often ordered youths found delinquent immediately shackled, handcuffed and taken away without giving them a chance to say goodbye to their families, they said.
Source: Washington Times
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/dec/13/officials-detention-facility-at-center-of-scandal-/

“Approving members of the board were delinquent in their responsibilities to uphold the rules prohibiting political signs,” Mark Cassell said.
Source: Fox News
https://www.foxnews.com/us/coronavirus-death-scoreboard-vandalized-northbrook-illinois

He repeatedly claimed that other members of the alliance “owed” money to the United States and that they were delinquent in their payments.
Source: Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/27/fact-checking-third-night-2020-republican-national-convention/

If you are interested in the definition of DELINQUENT, and seeing DELINQUENT in a sentence, be sure to check another advanced English word:
The Meaning of CONVENTIONAL – CONVENTIONAL in a Sentence

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