as in neglectful
failing to give proper care and attention
I would be remiss if I didn't tell you how much I appreciated the lovely gift
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as in negligence
failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes
it took an incredible amount of reckless remissness on your part to leave the house with the front door wide open
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Recent Examples of remiss
Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
But fans of country music, and broadcast history too, would be remiss to not seek out a copy of 100 Years of Grand Ole Opry: A Celebration of the Artists, the Fans, and the Home of Country Music.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
But investors and operators would be remiss to paint the entire market with a single, broad stroke.
—Sam Sidhu, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Flower lovers would be remiss not to stop at Wildseed Farms to pick up a pack of seeds for their home gardens, while the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center just outside of Austin is also a worthy stop.
—Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The right would be remiss to completely disregard our current moment's traveling progressive-palooza—and its attendees—even this early.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
But fans of country music, and broadcast history too, would be remiss to not seek out a copy of 100 Years of Grand Ole Opry: A Celebration of the Artists, the Fans, and the Home of Country Music.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
But investors and operators would be remiss to paint the entire market with a single, broad stroke.
—Sam Sidhu, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Flower lovers would be remiss not to stop at Wildseed Farms to pick up a pack of seeds for their home gardens, while the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center just outside of Austin is also a worthy stop.
—Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remiss
Adjective
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Attendees will learn about what constitutes neglect, abuse and exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as how to report an abusive or neglectful situation.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Disorganized behavior: Mary/Jone refuses to eat with her/his family or have a bath, which may reflect disorganized or neglectful behavior.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Fowler could not determine whether this was the result of negligence or an operation with malicious intent.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Wyden is demanding the public release of an unclassified 2022 report that allegedly outlines years of cybersecurity negligence by major U.S. telecom companies.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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In August 2023, using the FWC’s report on the crash, prosecutors initially charged Pino with only three counts of misdemeanor careless boating.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Being a careless jackass but also irresistibly charming is a tough needle to thread.—
Staff Author Published,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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In 2014, she was legally removed from her mother’s custody following reports of neglect.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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The resulting breakdown is one of the series' most painful moments, with Pacey begging for answers to a lifetime of neglect.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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RuPaul wants a Drag Superstar, not an ordinary girl who gets lazy and gets bored.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Jack Sparks, aquatics director for the city, said Black Bob Bay’s water park typically draws the biggest crowds with its lazy river, rock wall and high dive.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Ashby-Welter is seeking restitution from all parties for one count each of age discrimination and retaliation, as well as restitution from Hinojosa for negligent infliction of emotional distress and intentional infliction of emotional distress, according to court filings.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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Taylor, 34, was charged with felony negligent child abuse without bodily harm and misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution, according to his arrest affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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“Remiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remiss. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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