remiss
Noun
Hard difficulty
What does “remiss” mean?
noun.lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.
SAT Usage
remiss often appears in contexts related to responsibility, duty, or ethics, highlighting the consequences of negligence. It emphasizes a failure to fulfill obligations, suggesting a lack of care that can lead to significant repercussions, distinguishing it from words like "careless," which may not carry the same weight of accountability.
Common Confusions
Remiss implies a serious neglect of one’s duties and responsibilities, while careless usually suggests a lack of attention without the same level of accountability or consequence.
Do not choose remiss if the context emphasizes diligence or attentiveness rather than lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.
Example Sentences
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It would be remiss of me not to thank everyone involved.