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- [ri-mis]
- /rɪˈmɪs/
- /rɪˈmɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-mis]
- /rɪˈmɪs/
Definitions of remiss word
- adjective remiss negligent, careless, or slow in performing one's duty, business, etc.: He's terribly remiss in his work. 1
- adjective remiss characterized by negligence or carelessness. 1
- adjective remiss lacking force or energy; languid; sluggish. 1
- adjective remiss thoughtless, careless 1
- adjective remiss If someone is remiss, they are careless about doing things which ought to be done. 0
- adjective remiss lacking in care or attention to duty; negligent 0
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Origin of remiss
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin remissus (past participle of remittere to send back, slacken, relax); see remit
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Parts of speech for Remiss
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remiss popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for remiss
adj remiss
- against the grain — contrary to one's feelings, nature, wishes, etc.; irritating or displeasing
- airheaded — Slang. a scatterbrained, stupid, or simple-minded person; dolt.
- amnesic — a person affected by amnesia.
- behind time — late
- behindhand — If someone is behindhand, they have been delayed or have made less progress in their work than they or other people think they should.
adjective remiss
- discinct — (archaic) ungirded; loosely dressed.
- irreflective — Without mental reflection.
- lax — not strict or severe; careless or negligent: lax morals; a lax attitude toward discipline.
- neglectful — characterized by neglect; disregardful; careless; negligent (often followed by of): neglectful of one's health.
- negligent — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
Antonyms for remiss
adj remiss
- lost in thought — Being preoccupied with one's thoughts rather than paying attention to reality.
- museful — deeply thoughtful; pensive.
adjective remiss
- observative — Observant; watchful.
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