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remiss

[ri-mis] / rɪˈmɪs /
ADJECTIVE
careless, thoughtless
Synonyms
WEAK
any old way any which way asleep at switch asleep on job behindhand culpable daydreaming defaultant delinquent derelict dilatory disregardful fainéant forgetful heedless inattentive indifferent indolent lackadaisical lax lazy neglectful negligent regardless slack slapdash slipshod sloppy slothful slow tardy uninterested unmindful woolgathering
Antonyms
WEAK
careful mindful scrupulous thorough thoughtful

Example Sentences

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“I would also be remiss not to mention that I am humbled to be in such excellent company, filmmakers I genuinely admire,” Corbet said on stage.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025

Having just written an entire article about the dangers of universalized single-cause explanations, though, I would be remiss in putting the blame for dysfunction and discontent entirely on the media.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2024

I would be remiss in not asking you about working with your respective onscreen spouses, the great Lesley Manville and Sacha Baron Cohen.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024

It would be remiss to not start with the positive.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

“I would be remiss to do so twice. Pray, what are your names, children? Your full names, please.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi