Main Entry:

re·miss

Pronunciation:

\ri-ˈmis\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French remis, Latin remissus, from past participle of remittere to send back, relax

Date:

15th century

1 : negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless 2 : showing neglect or inattention : lax

synonyms see negligent

— re·miss·ly adverb

— re·miss·ness noun