remiss
adjectiveLax in attending to duty; negligent. synonym: negligent.
Not energetic or diligent in performance; careless in performing duty or business; not complying with engagements at all, or not in due time; negligent; dilatory; slack.
Wanting earnestness or activity; slow; relaxed; languid.
Synonyms Neglectful, etc. (see
An act of negligence.
nounThe act of being remiss; inefficiency; failure.
adjectiveNot energetic or exact in duty or business; not careful or prompt in fulfilling engagements; negligent; careless; tardy; behindhand; lagging; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.
adjectiveAt
failing in what duty requires