Re-miss’, a.

a. [Lat. remissus, p. p. of remittere, to send back, to relax; It. rimesso, Sp. remiso, Fr. remis. See supra.] 1. Not energetic or exact in duty or business; not careful or prompt in fulfilling engagements; behind-hand; slack. Thou never wast remiss, I bear thee witness. Milton. 2. Hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow. “These nervous, bold; those languid and remiss.” Roscommon. Its motion becomes more languid and remiss. Woodward. Syn.—Slack; dilatory; slothful; negligent; careless; neglectful; inattentive; heedless; thoughtless.