'Remiss' definitions:

Definition of 'remiss'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills" [syn: derelict, delinquent, neglectful, remiss]

Definition of 'Remiss'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]

Definition of 'Remiss'

From: GCIDE
  • Remiss \Re*miss"\, n. The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure. [Obs.] "Remisses of laws." --Puttenham. [1913 Webster]