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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (1)

1. failing in what duty requires;
- Example: "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"
- Example: "neglectful of his duties"
- Example: "remiss of you not to pay your bills"
[syn: derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Remiss \Re*miss"\, n.
   The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure. [Obs.]
   "Remisses of laws." --Puttenham.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Remiss \Re*miss"\ (r?-m?s"), a. [L. remissus, p. p. of remittere
   to send back, relax. See Remit.]
   Not energetic or exact in duty or business; not careful or
   prompt in fulfilling engagements; negligent; careless; tardy;
   behindhand; lagging; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or
   activity; languid; slow.
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         Thou never wast remiss, I bear thee witness. --Milton.
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         These nervous, bold; those languid and remiss.
                                                  --Roscommon.
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         Its motion becomes more languid and remiss. --Woodward.
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   Syn: Slack; dilatory; slothful; negligent; careless;
        neglectful; inattentive; heedles; thoughtless.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

remiss
    adj 1: failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent)
           in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you
           not to pay your bills" [syn: derelict, delinquent,
           neglectful, remiss]