REMISS

derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss

(adjective) failing in what duty requires; “derelict (or delinquent) in his duty”; “neglectful of his duties”; “remiss of you not to pay your bills”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

remiss (not comparable)

At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.

Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.

Synonyms

• (at fault): at fault, blameworthy, lash, lax, negligent, reprehensible

• (not energetic): careless, tardy, slack, languid, slow; see also apathetic or slow

Anagrams

• Misers, misers, misser

Source: Wiktionary


Re*miss" (r-ms"), a. Etym: [L. remissus, p. p. of remittere to send back, relax. See Remit.]

Definition: 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.

Definition: The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure. [Obs.] "Remisses of laws." Puttenham.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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