re|miss´ness

re|miss´ness
re|miss «rih MIHS», adjective.
1. careless or slack in doing what one has to do; neglectful; negligent: »

A policeman who lets a thief escape is remiss in his duty.

SYNONYM(S): derelict, thoughtless.
2. characterized by carelessness, negligence, or inattention.
3. lacking force or energy. SYNONYM(S): mild.
[< Latin remissus, past participle of remittere < re- back + mittere let go, send]
re|miss´ly, adverb.
re|miss´ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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