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Word entry · 6 letters

remiss

Best crossword clue

"Neglectful"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ɹəˈmɪs/Part of speech adjectiveSorted eimrssStarts with REnds with S1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. failing in what duty requires

Word origin

From Middle English remisse, remysse, from Latin remissus (“languid, negligent”), perfect passive participle of remittō (“remit”).

Used in a sentence

  • It would be remiss of me, in my duties, if I did not give credit where credit was due.
  • Thou never waſt remiſs, I bear thee witneſs:
  • Its motion becomes more languid and remiss.

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