About The Word Remiss
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Remiss
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What's The Definition Of Remiss?
[adj] failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Remiss: delinquent | derelict | neglectful | negligent Related Terms | Find terms related to Remiss: See Also | Remiss In Webster's Dictionary \Re*miss"\ (r?-m?s"), a. [L. remissus, p. p. of remittere
to send back, relax. See {Remit}.]
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.
Thou never wast remiss, I bear thee witness. --Milton.
These nervous, bold; those languid and remiss.
--Roscommon.
Its motion becomes more languid and remiss. --Woodward.
Syn: Slack; dilatory; slothful; negligent; careless;
neglectful; inattentive; heedles; thoughtless.
\Re*miss"\, n. The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure. [Obs.] ``Remisses of laws.'' --Puttenham. |
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