Definition of Remiss

1. Adjective. Failing in what duty requires. "Remiss of you not to pay your bills"

Exact synonyms: Delinquent, Derelict, Neglectful
Similar to: Negligent
Derivative terms: Neglectfulness, Remissness

Definition of Remiss

1. 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. n. The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure.

Definition of Remiss

1. careless [adj] : REMISSLY [adv] - See also: careless

Lexicographical Neighbors of Remiss

reminiscent aura
reminiscent of(p)
reminiscer
reminiscers
reminisces
reminiscing
remint
reminted
reminting
remints
remiped
remise
remised
remises
remising
remiss (current term)
remissible
remissibly
remission
remission
remissions
remission induction
remission induction chemotherapy
remission of sin
remissive
remissly
remissness
remissnesses
remit
remit

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