— remissly , adv. — remissness , n.
/ri mis"/ , adj.
1. negligent, careless, or slow in performing one's duty, business, etc.: He's terribly remiss in his work.
2. characterized by negligence or carelessness.
3. lacking force or energy; languid; sluggish.
[ 1375-1425; late ME remissus (ptp. of remittere to send back, slacken, relax); see REMIT ]
Syn. 1, 2. derelict, thoughtless, lax, slack, neglectful. 3. dilatory, slothful, slow.