Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun delinquent

1 sense of delinquent

Sense 1
delinquent, juvenile delinquent -- (a young offender)
       => wrongdoer, offender -- (a person who transgresses moral or civil law)

Antonyms of adj delinquent

3 senses of delinquent

Sense 1
delinquent -- (guilty of a misdeed; "delinquent minors")

INDIRECT (VIA guilty) -> innocent, guiltless, clean-handed -- (free from evil or guilt; "an innocent child"; "the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty")

Sense 2
derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss -- (failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills")

INDIRECT (VIA negligent) -> diligent -- (characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks; "a diligent detective investigates all clues"; "a diligent search of the files")

Sense 3
delinquent, overdue -- (past due; not paid at the scheduled time; "an overdue installment"; "a delinquent account")

INDIRECT (VIA due) -> undue -- (not yet payable; "an undue loan")

Similarity of adj delinquent

3 senses of delinquent

Sense 1
delinquent -- (guilty of a misdeed; "delinquent minors")
       => guilty (vs. innocent) -- (responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act; "guilty of murder"; "the guilty person"; "secret guilty deeds")

Sense 2
derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss -- (failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills")
       => negligent (vs. diligent) -- (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern; "negligent parents"; "negligent of detail"; "negligent in his correspondence")

Sense 3
delinquent, overdue -- (past due; not paid at the scheduled time; "an overdue installment"; "a delinquent account")
       => due (vs. undue) -- (owed and payable immediately or on demand; "payment is due")