Meaning & use
remiss
Failing to give proper care or attention to a duty or responsibility; negligent.
See it in a sentence
I would be remiss if I didn't thank the volunteers who organized this event.
The inspector was remiss in checking the wiring, and the fault went unnoticed for months.
A note on using this word
Often used in the polite formula 'I would be remiss if I didn't...' to introduce something the speaker feels obligated to mention.
Words with a similar meaning
negligentcareless
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