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Remiss

Remiss Meaning & Definition
Remiss Definition And Meaning

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

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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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