remiss
/ri'mis/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Negligent, careless, or lax in performing one's duty or task: Characterized by a lack of proper attention or care to what is required. 2. Characterized by a lack of energy or promptness; slack: Exhibiting a slow or indifferent manner.
Usage
The adjective "remiss" describes a person or their behavior as failing to fulfill an obligation, duty, or standard of care. It implies a blameworthy omission or a lack of diligence. It is a formal word.
Examples
General Use:
- The manager was remiss in not conducting regular safety inspections.
- I would be remiss if I did not thank you for your extraordinary help.
- She has never been remiss in her duties.
With Preposition 'in':
- He was remiss in his responsibilities as a supervisor.
- The company was remiss in informing customers about the data breach.
Advanced Usage
- "It is/would be remiss of someone (not) to do something": A common, formal structure used to state that someone is failing in their duty by not taking a specific action.
- It was remiss of me not to reply to your letter sooner.
- It would be remiss of us not to acknowledge the team's hard work.
Variants and Related Words
- Remissness (noun): The state or quality of being remiss; negligence.
- The accident was caused by a moment of remissness.
Synonyms
- Negligent
- Derelict
- Delinquent
- Neglectful
- Lax
- Slack
- Careless
Antonyms
- Diligent
- Conscientious
- Attentive
- Careful
- Punctilious
- Scrupulous
Related Phrases
- To be remiss in one's duties: A standard phrase meaning to fail to perform one's duties properly.
- An officer who is remiss in his duties will face disciplinary action.
Adjective
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failing in what duty requires
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derelict (or delinquent) in his duty
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neglectful of his duties
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remiss of you not to pay your bills
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