remiss
11remiss — re|miss [rıˈmıs] adj [not before noun] formal [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: , past participle of remittere to send back, relax ] careless because you did not do something that you ought to have done = ↑negligent remiss in ▪ parents who are… …
12remiss — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. lax, slack, neglectful, dilatory. See neglect. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. negligent, neglectful, derelict, lax, slack, inattentive, careless, indifferent, unmindful, forgetful, uninterested,… …
13remiss — [[t]rɪmɪ̱s[/t]] ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ, oft ADJ in n/ ing If someone is remiss, they are careless about doing things which ought to be done. [FORMAL] I would be remiss if I did not do something about it. Syn: negligent …
14remiss — adjective formal (not before noun) careless about doing something that you ought to do: it is remiss of sb to do sth: It was very remiss of me not to answer your letter. remissness noun (U) …
15remiss — /rəˈmɪs / (say ruh mis) adjective 1. not diligent, careful, or prompt in duty, business, etc.: *Not a lot of roaches had had a great deal of experience in being annihilated, and those that had, had been notably remiss in passing any helpful hints …
16remiss — remissly, adv. remissness, n. /ri mis /, adj. 1. negligent, careless, or slow in performing one s duty, business, etc.: He s terribly remiss in his work. 2. characterized by negligence or carelessness. 3. lacking force or energy; languid;… …
17remiss — adjective /ɹəˈmɪs/ At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations. I would certainly be remiss if I did not give credit where credit was due. Syn: at fault, blameworthy, negligent …
18remiss — re|miss [ rı mıs ] adjective never before noun careless about doing what you need to do: It was remiss of me not to ask you …
19remiss — [rɪ mɪs] adjective lacking care or attention to duty: how very remiss of me, to keep you waiting. Derivatives remissly adverb remissness noun Origin ME (orig. in the senses weakened in colour or consistency and (in describing sound) faint ): from …
20remiss — adjective I would be remiss if I did not thank my sister Syn: negligent, neglectful, irresponsible, careless, thoughtless, heedless, lax, slack, slipshod, lackadaisical, derelict; informal sloppy; formal delinquent Ant: careful …
