remiss
re·miss
adjective
1.
- “derelict (or delinquent) in his duty”
- “neglectful of his duties”
- “remiss of you not to pay your bills”
Origin
From Middle English remisse, remysse, from Latin remissus (“languid, negligent”), perfect passive participle of remittō (“remit”).
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