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Definition of Remiss

Remiss
Remiss Re*miss", n. The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure. [Obs.] ``Remisses of laws.' --Puttenham.
Remiss
Remiss Re*miss" (r?-m?s"), a. [L. remissus, p. p. of remittere to send back, relax. See Remit.] 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.

Meaning of Remiss from wikipedia

- Lauryn Hill said, "I appreciate the acknowledgement, I really do, but I’d be remiss not to also acknowledge all of the music and artists who informed and inspired...
- Anantharajah". medicine.nus.edu.sg. Retrieved 22 February 2021. "'Will be remiss if we do not speak up'". Retrieved 27 July 2020. "Dr. Paul Tambyah, President-Elect...
- in this Community who claims to be able to guide others to God, but is remiss in but one rule of the Sacred Law—even if he manifests miracles that stagger...
- meetings, and collecting contributions "from actors and directors who were remiss". In 1938, Crawford, Adolphe Menjou, and Jackie Cooper were on the organization's...
- Andaman mythology [lt], Puluga ceased to visit the people when they became remiss of the commands given to them at the creation. Then, without further warning...
- Ducit Borellus a Græco ῥαπίζειν, Cædere. Raper adjective sumitur, in Lit. remiss. ann. 1474, ex Reg. 195. Chartoph. reg. ch. 1155: Icellui Pierre donna au...
- acknowledged in an oral history interview that the State Department was "remiss" in its handling of the case. "We knew fairly early on that the governments...
- story or a family-friendly viewing experience and audiences wouldn't be remiss if they walked into the theatre for this, especially if they’ve ever been...
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