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Remiss | Remiss \Re*miss"\ (r?-m?s"), a. [L. remissus, p. p. of remittere to send back, relax. See {Remit}.] 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. [1913 Webster] Thou never wast remiss, I bear thee witness. --Milton. [1913 Webster] These nervous, bold; those languid and remiss. --Roscommon. [1913 Webster] Its motion becomes more languid and remiss. --Woodward. [1913 Webster] Syn: Slack; dilatory; slothful; negligent; careless; neglectful; inattentive; heedles; thoughtless. [1913 Webster] |
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