remiss (Meaning)
remiss (s)
failing in what duty requires
remiss (a.)
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.
remiss (n.)
The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure.
Synonyms & Antonyms of remiss
remiss Sentence Examples
- His doctor was remiss in not checking his blood pressure.
- I was remiss in not sending you a thank-you note sooner.
- The company was remiss in failing to warn customers about the product's potential dangers.
- I felt remiss for not reaching out to my friend sooner.
- The professor was remiss in not posting the exam grades on time.
- The government agency was remiss in not taking action to prevent the environmental disaster.
- I was remiss in not paying more attention to the details of the contract.
- The mechanic was remiss in not tightening the bolts properly, resulting in a costly repair.
- The nurse was remiss in not checking the patient's vitals regularly.
- The financial advisor was remiss in not recommending a more diversified portfolio.
FAQs About the word remiss
failing in what duty requiresNot energetic or exact in duty or business; not careful or prompt in fulfilling engagements; negligent; careless; tardy; behindhand
neglectful, negligent, neglecting, lazy, careless, lax,derelict, reckless, slack, unwary
careful, chary, chary,careful, attentive, punctilious, conscientious, cautious, circumspect, regarding
His doctor was remiss in not checking his blood pressure.
I was remiss in not sending you a thank-you note sooner.
The company was remiss in failing to warn customers about the product's potential dangers.
I felt remiss for not reaching out to my friend sooner.
