remiss

adjective

UK/rɪˈmɪs/
US/rɪˈmɪs/

Definitions of remiss adjective

  1. 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.