Delinquent
Delinquent adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.
Reckless and delinquent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reckless" instead an adjective "Delinquent".
Nearby Word: delinquency
Reckless
Reckless adjective - Having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions.
Delinquent and reckless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delinquent" instead an adjective "Reckless".
Nearby Words: recklessness, recklessly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Frameup: Shouko's sister takes a picture of Shouya jumping off a bridge and a news story portrays him as a reckless delinquent, getting him suspended as a result.
Source: Manga / Koe No Katachi
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