Synonyms of delinquency

delinquency

noun

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• negligence
• neglect
• default
• failure
• oversight
• nonfeasance
• dereliction
• carelessness
• misprision
• laxity
• inadvertence
• heedlessness
• inadvertency

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliance
• discharge
• fulfillment
• fulfilment

2

as in lateness

the quality or state of being late

delinquency of our mortgage payment meant that we would have to pay a surcharge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lateness
• tardiness
• belatedness
• dilatoriness
• sluggishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prematurity
• earliness
• promptness
• punctuality
• prematureness
• promptitude