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remiss

/ɹəˈmɪs/

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adjective

négligent, défaillant

At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.

Examples :

"I would certainly be remiss if I did not give credit where credit was due."

Je serais certainement défaillant si je ne reconnaissais pas le mérite là où il est dû.

moral character guilt attitude value negative quality

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adjective

négligent, insouciant, tardif

Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.

Examples :

"The student was remiss in completing her homework assignments, often turning them in late. "

L'élève était négligente dans l'exécution de ses devoirs, les remettant souvent en retard.

attitude character business moral job quality