like an absent-minded professor vs remiss

like an absent-minded professor

remiss

adj

  • Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow. 

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

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