remiss
[ ri-mis ]
/ rɪˈmɪs /
adjective
SYNONYMS FOR remiss
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Origin of remiss
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin remissus, past participle of remittere “to send back, slacken, relax”; see remit
synonym study for remiss
1, 2. See neglect.
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British Dictionary definitions for remiss
remiss
/ (rɪˈmɪs) /
adjective (postpositive)
lacking in care or attention to duty; negligent
lacking in energy; dilatory
Derived forms of remiss
remissly, adverbremissness, nounWord Origin for remiss
C15: from Latin remissus from remittere to release, from re- + mittere to send
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