delinquent

Definitions

Showing a tendency to commit crimes, particularly minor ones.

Neglectful of a duty or obligation; overdue in payment.

Examples

The judge ordered the delinquent teenager to complete community service for his repeated acts of vandalism.

The bank sent a final notice to the homeowner because his mortgage payments were severely delinquent.

Synonyms

negligent remiss derelict offending guilty lawless criminal

Antonyms

dutiful responsible attentive punctual law-abiding innocent compliant