DELINQUENCIES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

delinquency

noun

di-ˈliŋ-kwən-sē

Definition of delinquency

as in negligence

the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action we received a notice in the mail informing us of our delinquency in paying our utility bill

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as in lateness

the quality or state of being late delinquency of our mortgage payment meant that we would have to pay a surcharge

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Recent Examples of delinquency With a rising share of new homebuyers overextending their budgets or accepting high mortgage rates just to close on a home, delinquencies are rising. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026 When juveniles joined the effort, he was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of minors. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Other recent studies have linked the legalization of online sports gambling to an increase in bankruptcies, debt and credit card delinquencies, as well as a decrease in credit scores and savings. — Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 26 June 2026 State law prevents the county from accepting payments over time on tax delinquencies, according to the treasurer’s office. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for delinquency

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Noun

Judicial opinions have largely focused on crimes of negligence, road rage or driving while intoxicated, and in rare instances, cases where someone purposefully drove their car into a crowd of people.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Of his total 153 games with the Marlins, 55 were spread over the last two seasons, 2023 and 2024, as Garcia dealt with back injuries the lawsuit says were exacerbated by negligence by UM doctors.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of negligence

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In 2024, military and overseas ballots were rejected for lateness at more than eight times the rate of domestic mail ballots, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 June 2026
This extreme lateness is really unnecessary and New York State should join 46 of its siblings and use the standard July 1 date (Texas, Alabama, Michigan have autumn dates).

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026

Definition of lateness

Noun

Their tardiness, which saw the start delayed by half an hour, was continued on the field with India looking like a rabble in the face of the onslaught from Buttler and Brook.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Target's new attendance point system Target will start tracking unexcused tardiness and absences for its store and warehouse workers in September, assigning point values to violations and terminating any employee who hits 12 points within a year.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 June 2026

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Now Argentina—long associated with inflation, capital controls, and default risk—is trying to sell itself as a Plan B for outsiders with money.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Guys who never used to think about their health are suddenly asking real questions about their hormones — and guys who never knew the test existed could soon be getting it by default.

— Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of default

Noun

Any actions against those responsible for the structural failure are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, the Department of Buildings said earlier this week.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The notion of remaining in your childhood home well into your adult years carries an enduring stigma, suggesting a failure to launch.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Definition of failure

Noun

First, it’s tested with a small group of patients with doctor oversight.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The allegations were the focus of a news conference Wednesday outside FDC Miami, where relatives joined immigrant-rights advocates demanding transparency and oversight.

— Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

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