(comparative more delinquent, superlative most delinquent) 1  Late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan. Fred is delinquent in making his car payment. 2  Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense.
A microaggression is a slight against a person, intentionally or otherwise, that demeans a person's humanity and dignity. Microaggressions more often than not causes the recipient of the aggression to feel out of place or umwelcome.
The term racial microaggressions was first proposed by psychiatrist Chester M. Pierce, MD, in the 1970s, but psychologists have significantly amplified the concept in recent years.009, Vol 40, No. 2. Print version: page 42. Two colleaguesâone Asian-American, the other African-Americanâboard a small plane. A flight attendant tells them they can sit anywhere, so they choose seats near the front of the plane and across the aisle from each another so they can talk.