delinquent vs remiss
remiss vs delinquentdelinquent is a noun but remiss is not a noun.
delinquent and remiss both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| delinquent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| remiss | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
delinquent and remiss
are synonyms defined as:
- delinquent and remiss: failing in what duty requires
Other synonyms of delinquent include
derelict, neglectful.
| delinquent (noun) | remiss (noun) |
|---|---|
| a young offender |
| delinquent (adjective) | remiss (adjective) |
|---|---|
| past due; not paid at the scheduled time | failing in what duty requires |
| guilty of a misdeed | |
| failing in what duty requires |
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