delinquent
/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
de · lin · quent
dɪ · ˈlɪŋ · kwənt
English Definition
adj. negligent; overdue; criminal
Significado en Español
delincuente, moroso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phạm tội, nợ nần
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Example Sentence
The company was notified of its delinquent tax payments.
公司被通知其税款拖欠。
Synonyms
(adj.) Negligent
defaulting
(n.) Offender
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de-(down) + linqu (leave, abandon) + ent→ delinquent, neglectful.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “delinquent”:
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A
Irresponsible
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B
Elderly
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C
Joyful
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D
Monotonous
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A — Irresponsible.
“delinquent” means adj. negligent; overdue; criminal
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ tenant had not paid his rent for three whole months.
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A
reliable
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B
delinquent
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C
prompt
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D
honest
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B — delinquent.
“delinquent” means adj. negligent; overdue; criminal
Common questions about “delinquent”
What does “delinquent” mean?
delinquent — adj. negligent; overdue; criminal. In Chinese: 疏忽职守的，有违法行为的.
How do you pronounce “delinquent”?
delinquent is pronounced /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · lin · quent.
How do you use “delinquent” in a sentence?
The company was notified of its delinquent tax payments. (公司被通知其税款拖欠。)
What are synonyms for “delinquent”?
(adj.) Negligent, defaulting, (n.) Offender — all close in meaning to delinquent (adj. negligent; overdue; criminal).
Is “delinquent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. delinquent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “delinquent”?
de-(down) + linqu (leave, abandon) + ent→ delinquent, neglectful.
