Today’s word
delinquent
Failing to do what is required by law or duty, or a young person who repeatedly breaks the law.
See it in a sentence
The bank sent a notice about the delinquent account balance.
The program helps juvenile delinquents find a better path forward.
A note on using this word
Delinquent describes both overdue payments or duties and, as a noun, a person, especially a young offender, who breaks rules.
Words with a similar meaning
overdueoffender