REMISS


Meaning of REMISS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈmis ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French remis, Latin remissus, from past participle of remittere to send back, relax

Date: 15th century

1. : negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless

2. : showing neglect or inattention : lax

Synonyms: see negligent

• re·miss·ly adverb

• re·miss·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.