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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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We can probably rule out these final two potential outcomes in the event that Preston and Hull draw and Luton win, but it would be remiss not to mention them:

From BBC • May 2, 2025

“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

But I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the many guest stars on this series, a who’s who of comedy appeared over the six seasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

I regret to say this, Miss Kenton, but I believe you have been a little remiss in these respects.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro