delinquent

• Описывает человека, особенно молодого, склонного к совершению мелких преступлений или антиобщественному поведению; также используется для просроченных платежей или невыполненных обязанностей.

Describes a person, especially a young one, who tends to commit minor crimes or antisocial behavior; also used for overdue payments or neglected duties.

1. Failing in duty or obligationB2formal

   Negligent or failing to fulfill a responsibility, especially a financial or legal one.

   Неисправный

   • The company was delinquent in paying its taxes.
   • He became delinquent on his mortgage payments.
   • The landlord warned the delinquent tenant about the overdue rent.

   Синонимыcarelessderelictneglectfulnegligentremiss

   Антонимыconscientiousdutifulpunctualresponsible

2. Criminal or antisocial behaviorB2formal

   Describing someone, especially a young person, who tends to commit minor crimes or behave in a socially unacceptable way.

   Правонарушительский

   • The school has a program to help delinquent teenagers.
   • He was labeled a delinquent youth after several arrests.
   • Delinquent behavior often stems from a troubled home environment.

   Синонимыantisocialcriminalguiltylawlessoffendingwrongdoing

   Антонимыconforminglaw-abidingobedient

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, обычно молодого, который совершил мелкое преступление или правонарушение, или систематически не выполняет свои обязанности.

A noun referring to a person, typically a young one, who has committed a minor crime or offense, or who is habitually failing in their duties or obligations.

1. Young offenderB2formal

   A young person who regularly commits minor crimes or antisocial acts.

   Малолетний преступник

   • The court sentenced the juvenile delinquent to community service.
   • Social workers try to help delinquents find a better path.
   • The program aims to rehabilitate young delinquents.

   Синонимыjuvenilejuvenile delinquentoffenderwrongdoer

2. Financial defaulterC1formal

   A person who fails to pay debts or fulfill financial obligations.

   Неплательщик

   • The bank is pursuing legal action against the delinquent.
   • Delinquents on loans face severe credit penalties.
   • The company sent a notice to the delinquent for overdue payment.

   Синонимыdeadbeatdefaulter