delinquency
noun
failure in or neglect of duty or obligation; dereliction; default.
delinquencies
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pluralof delinquency.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Many of these delinquencies fall into the bucket of “severely derogatory” loans, meaning lenders have generally deemed them uncollectable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Even before contending with residents’ delinquencies, HOAs have been facing rising costs for staffing, lawn care and materials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
When delinquencies and foreclosures force boards to cut back or delay upkeep, it ultimately hurts property values for the entire neighborhood, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
The share of delinquencies on credit cards and car loans has also stabilized, albeit at elevated levels.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
On the twenty-fifth of each month, the remittance reports arrived on his computer screen, and he scanned them for any upticks in delinquencies.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
