remiss

Etymology

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

adj

  1. At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
    I would certainly be remiss if I did not give credit where credit was due.
  2. Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.

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