Disobedient and Delinquent

Disobedient

Disobedient adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Delinquent and disobedient are semantically related in insubordinate topic. In some cases you can use "Delinquent" instead an adjective "Disobedient".

Nearby Words: disobedience, disobediently

Delinquent

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

Disobedient and delinquent are semantically related in errant topic. Sometimes you can use "Disobedient" instead an adjective "Delinquent".

Nearby Word: delinquency
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