Definition

The quality of being careless or negligent in doing something that one should do.

Example

His remissness in completing the project on time caused delays for the entire team.

Conversation

I really messed up on that project deadline.

Yeah, I noticed there was some remissness in your planning.

I guess I just didn't manage my time well.

It's okay; we all have moments like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Remissness → It is formed from "remiss" (from Latin "remissus", meaning relaxed or negligent) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "remissness" refers to the state of being negligent or careless.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'relaxed' or 'negligent' ('remiss') and how that creates a state of carelessness ('-ness').

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