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remiss

/rɪˈmɪs/adjective

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लापरवाह, असावधान, कर्तव्य में ढीला

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adjective
  1. 1

    [not before noun] ~ (of sb) (to do sth); ~ (in sth/in doing sth) formal

    not giving something enough care and attention

    लापरवाह, असावधान, कर्तव्य में ढीला

    • It was remiss of me not to thank you earlier.
    • The officials were remiss in their duty.

    Synonyms negligent careless lax slack neglectful

    Opposite careful diligent conscientious attentive

≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage

Common patterns are 'it was remiss of somebody to do something' and 'remiss in doing something'.

प्रचलित patterns 'it was remiss of somebody to do something' और 'remiss in doing something' हैं।