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remiss

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of remiss

failing to give proper care and attention
  • I would be remiss if I didn't tell you how much I appreciated the lovely gift
Synonyms of remiss

careless, derelict, disregardful, lax, lazy, neglectful, neglecting, negligent, slack
Words Related to remiss

heedless, incautious, irresponsible, reckless, wild

unguarded, unwary

forgetful

disregarding, inattentive, oblivious, thoughtless, unheeding, unmindful, unthinking

apathetic, disinterested, indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested

delinquent

loose
Near Antonyms of remiss

meticulous, painstaking, punctilious

cautious, chary, circumspect, gingerly, guarded

alert, heedful, heeding, mindful, observant, regardful, regarding, vigilant, wary, watchful

foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, responsible

thinking, thoughtful

concerned, interested
Antonyms of remiss

attentive, careful, conscientious, nonnegligent

Synonym Discussion of remiss

negligent, neglectful, lax, slack, remiss mean culpably careless or indicative of such carelessness. negligent implies inattention to one's duty or business.
    • negligent about writing a note of thanks
neglectful adds a more disapproving implication of laziness or deliberate inattention.
    • a society callously neglectful of the poor
lax implies a blameworthy lack of strictness, severity, or precision.
    • a reporter lax about accurate quotation
slack implies want of due or necessary diligence or care.
    • slack workmanship
remiss implies blameworthy carelessness shown in slackness, forgetfulness, or neglect.
    • had been remiss in their familial duties

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