Examples of remiss in a Sentence
It would be remiss of me if I did not share with you the vital role God has played in my recovery.
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Jennifer Howard, Undoing Time, 2001
But if we do not address these complexities in the public arena, and in ways that are spatially theoretically grounded, we will be remiss in carrying out our scholarly and civic responsibilities.
—Saul B. Cohen, Annals of the Association of American Geographers, December 1991
"Well, Sally, I'm in fault, and I acknowledge it; I've been remiss; but I won't let tomorrow go by without stopping up them holes."
—Mark Twain, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1885
I would be remiss if I didn't tell you how much I appreciated the lovely gift.
Jennifer Howard, Undoing Time, 2001
But if we do not address these complexities in the public arena, and in ways that are spatially theoretically grounded, we will be remiss in carrying out our scholarly and civic responsibilities.
—Saul B. Cohen, Annals of the Association of American Geographers, December 1991
"Well, Sally, I'm in fault, and I acknowledge it; I've been remiss; but I won't let tomorrow go by without stopping up them holes."
—Mark Twain, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1885
I would be remiss if I didn't tell you how much I appreciated the lovely gift.
Recent Examples on the Web
There are plenty of restaurants nearby, but guests would be remiss not to take advantage of the outdoor grill and slick open-plan kitchen with a gas hob, tea station, barnyard sink, and long marble counter lined with six black bar stools.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Not to be remiss, innovators who’ve disrupted their respective industries also showed up to support Clemens and his dedication to creating for the unsung.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 June 2025
But, at this point, Edelman believes that advisers who value diversification as a strategy in their clients’ portfolio — eg, across asset classes, sectors, etc. — would be remiss not to recommend adding at least a small amount of digital asset exposure.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
However, Martinez of Earthjustice noted that NOx is the single-largest category of emissions under the South Coast AQMD’s authority, and said that the agency would be remiss not to take action on it.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
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Mary Holland, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Not to be remiss, innovators who’ve disrupted their respective industries also showed up to support Clemens and his dedication to creating for the unsung.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 June 2025
But, at this point, Edelman believes that advisers who value diversification as a strategy in their clients’ portfolio — eg, across asset classes, sectors, etc. — would be remiss not to recommend adding at least a small amount of digital asset exposure.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
However, Martinez of Earthjustice noted that NOx is the single-largest category of emissions under the South Coast AQMD’s authority, and said that the agency would be remiss not to take action on it.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
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“Remiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remiss. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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remiss
adjective
re·miss
ri-ˈmis 
1
: careless in the performance of work or duty
remiss in paying one's bills
2
: showing neglect or lack of attention
service at the restaurant was remiss
remissly
adverb
remissness
noun
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