What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nonpayment
Example
The landlord threatened to evict the tenant due to nonpayment of rent. [nonpayment: noun]
Example
The company suffered losses due to nonpayment by several clients. [nonpayment: noun]
delinquency
Example
The bank reported the delinquency of the borrower's loan payments. [delinquency: noun]
Example
The company faced legal action due to delinquency in tax payments. [delinquency: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nonpayment is more commonly used in everyday language, while delinquency is more often used in formal or legal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nonpayment and delinquency?
Delinquency is more formal than nonpayment and is often used in legal or official documents, while nonpayment is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
