Associations to the word «Remiss»

Wiktionary

REMISS, adjective. At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
REMISS, adjective. Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.

Dictionary definition

REMISS, adjective. Failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke