Meaning & use

remiss

adjective·Advanced

Failing to give proper care or attention to a duty or responsibility; negligent.

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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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