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remiss

Pronunciation: /ɹəˈmɪs/

The English word “remiss” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
  2. Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.

Etymology

From Middle English remisse, remysse, from Latin remissus (“languid, negligent”), perfect passive participle of remittō (“remit”).

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