Delinquent (Adj.)
Pronunciation: dih-ling-kwuhnt
Word Meaning:
- Failing in or neglectful of duty; exhibiting a tendency to commit crime or engage in antisocial behavior.
- Overdue in payment; behind in paying debts.
Uses in Sentence:
- The delinquent behavior of the teenager led to his suspension from school.
- The company sent a reminder to the delinquent customers with unpaid bills.
- The authorities aim to rehabilitate rather than punish delinquent youth.
Synonyms:
- Negligent
- Offending
- Criminal
- Unruly
- Defaulting
Antonyms:
- Law-abiding
- Responsible
- Compliant
- Conscientious
- Punctual
Word Meaning in Hindi: दुराचारी (Duraachari), अपराधी (Apradhi), अव्यवस्थित (Avyavasthit)
Word uses in Hindi:
- किशोर की दुराचारी आचरण से उसको स्कूल से निलंबित कर दिया गया। (The delinquent behavior of the teenager led to his suspension from school.)
- कंपनी ने अनुपस्थित बिल्स वाले दुराचारी ग्राहकों को एक याद भेजी। (The company sent a reminder to the delinquent customers with unpaid bills.)
- प्राधिकृतिक युवा को दंडित करने की जगह, प्राधिकृति करने वाले युवा को पुनर्वास करना अधिकारिकों का लक्ष्य है। (The authorities aim to rehabilitate rather than punish delinquent youth.)