Delinquent and Petulant

Delinquent

Delinquent adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.

Petulant and delinquent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Petulant" instead an adjective "Delinquent".

Nearby Word: delinquency

Petulant

Petulant adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Delinquent and petulant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delinquent" instead an adjective "Petulant".

Nearby Words: petulance, petulantly
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