remissness

Definitions

The state or quality of being negligent or careless in the performance of one's duty.

A lack of diligence or attention to detail.

Examples

The manager was reprimanded for his remissness in failing to report the safety violations.

Her remissness in completing the paperwork on time caused a significant delay for the entire department.

Synonyms

negligence carelessness laxity dereliction neglect oversight heedlessness

Antonyms

diligence carefulness attentiveness assiduity conscientiousness meticulousness vigilance