Advertisement
Advertisement
remiss
[ ri-mis ]
adjective
- negligent, careless, or slow in performing one's duty, business, etc.:
He's terribly remiss in his work.
Synonyms: neglectful, slack, lax, thoughtless, derelict
- characterized by negligence or carelessness.
Synonyms: neglectful, slack, lax, thoughtless, derelict
remiss
/ rɪˈmɪs /
adjective
- lacking in care or attention to duty; negligent
- lacking in energy; dilatory
Discover More
Derived Forms
- reˈmissness, noun
- reˈmissly, adverb
Discover More
Other Words From
- re·missly adverb
- re·missness noun
- over·re·miss adjective
- over·re·missly adverb
- over·re·missness noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of remiss1
Discover More
Synonym Study
Discover More
Example Sentences
But I would be remiss if I didn't mention what gives me hope from this case.
Ignoring as a nation things that are worthy of death is very remiss.
I would be remiss not to mention David Wenham, who played Al.
And I'd be remiss not to direct you a display of animal behavior in action.
Porton: I would be remiss if I didn't ask you about your recent efforts to take Playboy private.
Chopin's friends were not remiss in exerting themselves to procure him pupils and good fees at the same time.
But, however wise in discipline, Peveril and his followers were somewhat remiss in civil policy.
Then, as if recollecting he had been remiss, he assumed a benevolent interest in his companions' affairs.
He did not add Israel's obligations to His own, and discharge them too, when they were remiss concerning them.
"If I have been remiss, the pleasure of a stroll with Itlza must be my excuse," said he humbly.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse