red-handed vs remiss

red-handed

adj
  • Showing clear evidence of guilt; in the act of wrongdoing. 

  • Deadly, bloody. 

  • With hands that are red from blood. 

remiss

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

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

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