as in neglectful
failing to give proper care and attention
I would be remiss if I didn't tell you how much I appreciated the lovely gift
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Recent Examples of remiss
There are plenty of restaurants nearby, but guests would be remiss not to take advantage of the outdoor grill and slick open-plan kitchen with a gas hob, tea station, barnyard sink, and long marble counter lined with six black bar stools.
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Mary Holland, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
But, at this point, Edelman believes that advisers who value diversification as a strategy in their clients’ portfolio — eg, across asset classes, sectors, etc. — would be remiss not to recommend adding at least a small amount of digital asset exposure.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
However, Martinez of Earthjustice noted that NOx is the single-largest category of emissions under the South Coast AQMD’s authority, and said that the agency would be remiss not to take action on it.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Mas said that Messi was consulted during the coaching search, which lasted just a few days, and that team officials would be remiss not to seek the advice of arguably the greatest player of all time.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
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Mary Holland, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
But, at this point, Edelman believes that advisers who value diversification as a strategy in their clients’ portfolio — eg, across asset classes, sectors, etc. — would be remiss not to recommend adding at least a small amount of digital asset exposure.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
However, Martinez of Earthjustice noted that NOx is the single-largest category of emissions under the South Coast AQMD’s authority, and said that the agency would be remiss not to take action on it.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Mas said that Messi was consulted during the coaching search, which lasted just a few days, and that team officials would be remiss not to seek the advice of arguably the greatest player of all time.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remiss
Adjective
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Leaning into the disco-country of much of Man’s Best Friend, Carpenter sings about a neglectful lover.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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Parents, even the well-meaning ones, tend to be neglectful, or also dead.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Nobody ever did find out who was so stupid and careless enough to drop an animal trap right in front of somebody’s gate.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Agbadou has appeared sluggish and careless at the heart of defence, while Andre has lacked his customary composure in midfield.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The last lazy Sunday of summer.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Disneyland or Disney World, there is no theme park, but the resort boasts a mini water park with slides and a lazy river for all ages to enjoy.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Courts have affirmed their role in protecting organizations from negligent hiring claims, while research shows that criminal history, though an imperfect predictor, can sometimes indicate risk for misconduct in certain jobs.—
Kenneth Coats,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Administrators of both Lloyd Curtis’ and Lillian Curtis’ estates sued, claiming that Denny’s and the parties that constructed the sign were negligent.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Remiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remiss. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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