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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

Example Sentences

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Stanton says it would be remiss if the development programme did not compare the two sexes.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 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 would be remiss in not asking you about working with your respective onscreen spouses, the great Lesley Manville and Sacha Baron Cohen.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024

This is such bald-faced lie that I would be remiss if I did not fact-check Murray myself.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2024

One would be remiss to neglect the greatest unsolved mystery to strike the Yiddish stage, the fate of Molly Lewis.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.