单词 | remiss |
释义 | remiss —remissly, adv. —remissness, n. /ri mis"/, adj. 1. negligent, careless, or slow in performing one's duty, business, etc.: He's terribly remiss in his work. 2. characterized by negligence or carelessness. 3. lacking force or energy; languid; sluggish. [1375-1425; late ME < L remissus (ptp. of remittere to send back, slacken, relax); see REMIT] Syn. 1, 2. derelict, thoughtless, lax, slack, neglectful. 3. dilatory, slothful, slow. |
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