DELINQUENT

delinquent, adj. 1. (Of a person) failing to perform an obligation. 2. (Of a person) guilty of serious antisocial or criminal conduct. 3. (Of an obligation) past due or unperformed. delinquent, n. 1. A person who fails to perform an obligation. 2. A person guilty of serious antisocial or criminal conduct. 3. JUVENILE DELINQUENT.