Sentence examples for the delinquent from inspiring English sources
adjective
Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
- Fred is delinquent in making his car payment.
Assuming the delinquent owner has no explanation for his delinquency, you're allowing someone's bad behavior to exist without sanction.
The delinquent category includes crimes.
What if we move out before the delinquent homeowner sells?
Mr. Sawyer said he was paying off the delinquent tax bills and denied supporting video gambling.
The contractor sent a telegram to the delinquent manufacturer, and finally got the answer.
Essentially, the nature of the delinquent mortgages no longer looks so ominous.
If these requirements are not met, the delinquent may be placed in an institution.
Probation requires the delinquent to lead a moderate, productive lifestyle, with financial responsibilities.
In fact, a large majority of the delinquent mortgages date to 2007 or earlier.
Riccio has almost total empathy with young people — especially the delinquent kind — and they trust him.
