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Another word for remiss

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
negligent
neglectful
lax
careless
Strong
derelict
slack
inattentive
irresponsible
delinquent
slipshod

Opposites of remiss

The opposite of remiss shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

conscientious
diligent
attentive
careful
scrupulous
meticulous
dutiful
mindful
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• Nearby Words

reminiscence
reminiscent
reminiscently
remiss
remission
remissly
remit

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Remiss. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/remiss
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