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remiss

1 of 1adjective
/rɪˈmɪs/
Forms:more remiss,most remiss
1

failing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations

  • He was remiss in completing his assigned tasks on time.
  • She was remiss in responding to important emails, often letting them sit in her inbox for days.
  • The company was remiss in maintaining workplace safety standards, leading to several accidents.
  • The teacher was remiss in grading assignments promptly, causing frustration among students.
  • The government was remiss in addressing the environmental concerns raised by the community.