remiss
intermediateB1/rɪˈmɪs/ · re-miss
Negligent in the performance of a task or duty; careless.
Meanings
Negligent in the performance of a task or duty; careless.
کسی کام یا فرض کی انجام دہی میں غافل؛ بے پرواہ۔
غفلت کرنے والا
ghaflat karne wala
Common Collocations
- remiss behavior
- remiss attitude
- remiss oversight
Example Sentences
He was remiss in his duties as a manager.
وہ ایک مینیجر کے طور پر اپنے فرائض میں غافل تھا۔
Woh aik manager ke toor par apne faraiz mein ghafil tha.
The remiss attention to detail led to several mistakes.
تفصیل میں غفلت نے کئی غلطیوں کا باعث بنی۔
Tafseel mein ghaflat ne kai ghaltiyon ka baais bani.
She felt remiss for not responding to the email sooner.
وہ ای میل کا جلد جواب نہ دینے پر خود کو غافل محسوس کر رہی تھی۔
Woh email ka jald jawab na dene par khud ko ghafil mehsoos kar rahi thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remind yourself to be diligent or you'll be remiss.
Picture a worker slacking off during an important project.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غافل جو بھی ہوئے ہیں وفا میں، سو اب ہیں آشنا یادیں ہماری
Ghafal jo bhi huye hain wafa mein, so ab hain aashna yaadein hamari.
Those who were negligent in love are now familiar with our memories.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غفلت کا انجام عذاب ہے
Ghaflat ka anjaam azaab hai.
The result of negligence is punishment.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "remissus" — slack, negligent
First known use: 14th century
The word 'remiss' originated from the Latin word 'remissus', which means neglectful or careless. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe a lack of diligence.