remiss
adjective
UK/rɪˈmɪs/
US/rɪˈmɪs/
Definitions of remiss adjective
- After verb
negligent in the performance of one's duty or responsibility
He was censured for failing to submit the report on time, deemed remiss.
Being remiss in safety inspections is absolutely unacceptable.
She admitted that she had been remiss in responding to the client's inquiries.