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remiss | hungrily |

As an adjective remiss

is at fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.

As an adverb hungrily is

in a hungry manner.

remiss

English

Adjective

(-)
  • At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
    • I would certainly be remiss if I did not give credit where credit was due.
  • Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.
  • * Milton
    • Thou never wast remiss , I bear thee witness.
  • * Woodward
    • Its motion becomes more languid and remiss .

    Synonyms

    * at fault, blameworthy, negligent, reprehensible

    See also

    * remise

    Anagrams

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    hungrily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • in a hungry manner