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Meaning of 'remiss' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Remiss [ a.]
- Not energetic or exact in duty or business; not careful or prompt in fulfilling engagements; negligent; careless; tardy; behindhand; lagging; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.
2 . Remiss [ n.]
- The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure.

Meaning of 'remiss' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . remiss [ s]
Meaning (1):
- failing in what duty requires
Example in sentence:
  • derelict (or delinquent) in his duty;
  • neglectful of his duties;
  • remiss of you not to pay your bills

Nearby Words:

remade remain remainder remainder-man remainder-men remained remaining remake remand remanded

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