English to French Meaning of remiss - négligent

Remiss :

négligent

adjective

en vrac, relâché, négligent, non lié, mou, inattentif, oublieux, indifférent

Remiss :: négligentRemissly :: remisslyRemissness :: négligence

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Definitions of remiss in English

Adjective(1) failing in what duty requires, or delinquent

Examples of remiss in English

(1) It is important that correct procedures are followed, and the Belgians were remiss .(2) The private sector is also often remiss when it comes to service.(3) It was, of course, remiss of me not to have mentioned this in the first place.(4) In this department it would be remiss to single out anyone, but one recalls one crunching tackle by Richard Berney on Cantan, when the full back came into the line with a touch down at his mercy.(5) Although our news media are very remiss in educating the public on the great economic tragedy now unfolding, they do unwittingly disclose some frightening facts.(6) But avant-garde venues were often remiss even in this.(7) And really, we don't know what happened, and I'd be remiss to even speculate about what did happen.(8) A sense of intensifying demographic crisis, and the message that we are remiss in not doing enough saving, doesn't produce positive social change or even good policy.(9) This is definitely remiss of those behind the study.(10) Having said all of this though, I believe that it would be remiss of me if I did not challenge Ms Cherry to substantiate her very strong statement.(11) It would be sort of remiss for us to talk about this without saying, well, these guys just really aren't trained to do counseling.(12) First of all, I think the networks are remiss not to show them to us.(13) But we'd be remiss if we neglected to spread the word about what might be the Upper East Side's best gourmet bargain.(14) I would be remiss in my hero-worship not to mention Marlon's darker aspects.(15) The advice isn't entirely remiss , but over the years, such glib counsel has resulted in a preponderance of breezy, aimless books long on episodic family humour but short on meaning.(16) And yet, I'd be remiss (not to mention dishonest) if I didn't admit to at least somewhat enjoying it.

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Synonyms

Adjective

1. negligent ::

négligent

2. neglectful ::

négligent

3. irresponsible ::

irresponsable

4. careless ::

négligent

5. thoughtless ::

irréfléchi

6. heedless ::

inattentif

7. lax ::

relâché

8. slack ::

mou

9. slipshod ::

négligé

10. lackadaisical ::

apathique

11. derelict ::

abandonné

12. sloppy ::

négligé

13. delinquent ::

délinquant

Antonyms

1. attentive ::

attentif

2. careful ::

prudent

3. conscientious ::

consciencieux

Different Forms

remiss, remissly, remissness

Word Example from TV Shows

I feel I've been REMISS in my duties.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 9

Examples of remiss from TV Shows

I feel I've been REMISS in my duties.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 9

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