remiss

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore R words

negligent or careless in performing a duty

In a sentence

Remiss in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing remiss in a sentence.

It would be remiss of me not to thank the volunteers who made this possible.

Synonyms

negligentcarelesslaxdelinquent

Antonyms

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Remiss (adjective) means negligent or careless in performing a duty

Here is remiss used in an example sentence: "It would be remiss of me not to thank the volunteers who made this possible."

Common synonyms for remiss include negligent, careless, lax, delinquent.

Antonyms of remiss include diligent, attentive, conscientious.

Remiss is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.