Remiss
Pronunciation : Re*miss" (r-ms")
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. remissus, p. p. of remittere to send back, relax. See Remit.]
Definition : Defn: Not energetic or exact in duty or business; not careful or prompt in fulfilling engagements; negligent; careless; tardy; behindhand; lagging; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow. Thou never wast remiss, I bear thee witness. Milton. These nervous, bold; those languid and remiss. Roscommon. Its motion becomes more languid and remiss. Woodward.
Syn. -- Slack; dilatory; slothful; negligent; careless; neglectful; inattentive; heedles; thoughtless.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Re*miss"
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure. [Obs.] "Remisses of laws." Puttenham.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913