remiss

adj

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

1. At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.

   “It would be remiss of me, in my duties, 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.

   “Thou never waſt remiſs, I bear thee witneſs:”

   “Its motion becomes more languid and remiss.”