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