Definition of REMISS. Meaning of REMISS. Synonyms of REMISS

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word REMISS. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word REMISS and, of course, REMISS synonyms and on the right images related to the word REMISS.

Definition of REMISS

Remiss
Remiss Re*miss", n. The act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure. [Obs.] ``Remisses of laws.' --Puttenham.
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. 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.

Meaning of REMISS from wikipedia

- Lauryn Hill said, "I appreciate the acknowledgement, I really do, but I’d be remiss not to also acknowledge all of the music and artists who informed and inspired...
- Ducit Borellus a Græco ῥαπίζειν, Cædere. Raper adjective sumitur, in Lit. remiss. ann. 1474, ex Reg. 195. Chartoph. reg. ch. 1155: Icellui Pierre donna au...
- Andaman mythology [lt], Puluga ceased to visit the people when they became remiss of the commands given to them at the creation. Then, without further warning...
- story or a family-friendly viewing experience and audiences wouldn't be remiss if they walked into the theatre for this, especially if they’ve ever been...
- ambivalent towards Minshew's performance, telling reporters, "I would be remiss if I said he did a great job". Nelson suffered another injury the next w****...
- and Aisha share an undercurrent of magical perception. The Havs are often remiss in paying Aisha, which delays her being able to cover airfare for Lamine...
- in this Community who claims to be able to guide others to God, but is remiss in but one rule of the Sacred Law—even if he manifests miracles that stagger...
- in respect and continue an annual allowance. Diego appears to have been remiss with payments; Beatriz' last recorded act in 1521 was hiring an attorney...
- meetings, and collecting contributions "from actors and directors who were remiss". In 1938, Crawford, Adolphe Menjou, and Jackie Cooper were on the organization's...
- Amis rejected her allegations in a reply, but accepted that he had been remiss in his duties as godfather. James Thompson (12 July 2012). "Anna Ford signs...