defaulter

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defaulter

/dɪˈfɒltə/ UK
/dɪˈfɔːltə/ UK

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From default + -er.

noun defaulters

One who fails to fulfill an obligation or perform a task, especially a legal or financial one. The entirely neglected garden seemed to convey a hint that the tenant might be contemplating a short occupation and a hasty flight. Nor did the exterior of the house do much to remove the unfortunate impression. Only a philosopher or an habitual defaulter would live in such a state.

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Español	moroso, morosa, deudor moroso, prestatario moroso

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"defaulter." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/defaulter. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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@misc{defaulter_2026,
  title = {defaulter},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/defaulter},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}