delinquency

/dɪlˈɪŋkwənsi/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. nonpayment of a debt when due
2. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
   “he inherited his delinquency from his father”
3. an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor

Synonyms for delinquency

• dereliction
• willful neglect
• juvenile delinquency