Remiss

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɹəˈmɪs/

Full definition of remiss

Adjective

1. At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.I would certainly be remiss if I did not give credit where credit was due.
2. Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.
• MiltonThou never wast remiss, I bear thee witness.
• WoodwardIts motion becomes more languid and remiss.

Synonyms

• at fault, blameworthy, negligent, reprehensible

Anagrams

• misers