Noah Webster
Remiss
REMISS', adjective [Latin remissus, supra.]
1. Slack; dilatory; negligent; not performing duty or business; not complying with engagements at all, or not in due time; as to be remiss in attendance on official duties; remiss in payment of debts.
2. Slow; slack; languid.
3. Not intense.
These nervous, bold; those languid and remiss