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Definition of remiss

remiss

/rɪˈmɪs/
re · miss
Adverb:remissly
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• adjective

1

Lacking care or attention to duty; negligent or careless in fulfilling an obligation.

Example

"I would be remiss if I did not thank the research team for their tireless dedication to this project."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Remiss' is used almost exclusively as a predicate adjective (after a linking verb such as 'be' or 'seem', e.g., 'I would be remiss not to mention...') rather than directly before a noun.

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• Nearby Words

reminiscence
reminiscent
reminiscently
remiss
remission
remissly
remit

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin 'remissus' ('slack, relaxed, negligent'), the past participle of 'remittere' ('to send back, slacken, relax'), from 're-' ('back') and 'mittere' ('to send').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Remiss. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/remiss
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