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remiss

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1. remiss - Noun

2. remiss - Adjective

3. remiss - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

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.

The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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derelict (or delinquent) in his duty Source: Internet

neglectful of his duties Source: Internet

remiss of you not to pay your bills Source: Internet

And if that means we invite the Minister of Advanced Education to come to campus and interact with students one-on-one in an uncontrolled setting, that’s an opportunity we would be remiss not to take.” Source: Internet

Although the artist doesn’t mention it, I’d be remiss if I didn’t point out the phallic imagery in these men-at-war illustrations. Source: Internet

Finally, I'd be remiss not to mention the swanky design touches like the telescoping arms and springy, pivoting hinges. Source: Internet

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