remiss

[riˈmɪs]

remiss Definition

• 1. lacking care or attention to duty; negligent
• 2. characterized by neglectfulness or carelessness in performing one's duty

Using remiss: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "remiss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was remiss in his duties and was fired.

• Example

  The company was remiss in not providing adequate safety training.

• Example

  I would be remiss if I didn't thank you for your help.

remiss Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for remiss

• negligent
• careless
• irresponsible
• derelict
• slack

Antonyms for remiss

• diligent
• attentive
• conscientious

Phrases with remiss

• be remiss in doing something

  to fail to do something that should be done

  Example

  I was remiss in not thanking her earlier.

• remiss of somebody

  failing to do what you should do, especially by not being careful enough

  Example

  It was remiss of the company not to provide proper training.

• remiss in one's duty

  not fulfilling one's responsibility or obligation

  Example

  The officer was found to be remiss in his duty and was reprimanded.

Origins of remiss

from Latin 'remissus', meaning 'relaxed'

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Summary: remiss in Brief

The term 'remiss' [riˈmɪs] describes a lack of care or attention to duty, characterized by neglectfulness or carelessness. It is often used in formal contexts to describe someone who has failed to fulfill their responsibilities, as in 'He was remiss in his duties and was fired.' The phrase 'be remiss in doing something' means to fail to do something that should be done, while 'remiss of somebody' refers to failing to do what you should do, especially by not being careful enough.