remiss

[ri-mis] / rɪˈmɪs /

ADJECTIVE

careless, thoughtless

Synonyms

WEAK

any old way any which way asleep at switch asleep on job behindhand culpable daydreaming defaultant delinquent derelict dilatory disregardful fainéant forgetful heedless inattentive indifferent indolent lackadaisical lax lazy neglectful negligent regardless slack slapdash slipshod sloppy slothful slow tardy uninterested unmindful woolgathering

Antonyms

WEAK

careful mindful scrupulous thorough thoughtful

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However, Martinez of Earthjustice noted that NOx is the single-largest category of emissions under the South Coast AQMD’s authority, and said that the agency would be remiss not to take action on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2025

It would be remiss not to say I wish I had got to world number one, but that wasn't in my path.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025

“I would also be remiss not to mention that I am humbled to be in such excellent company, filmmakers I genuinely admire,” Corbet said on stage.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025

Having just written an entire article about the dangers of universalized single-cause explanations, though, I would be remiss in putting the blame for dysfunction and discontent entirely on the media.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2024

I'd be remiss not to add that she was also the type of mom who thought I looked beautiful no matter what, and regularly told me so.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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