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Remiss vs. Amiss
Remiss
/rɪˈmɪs/Examples:
The mechanic was remiss in checking the brakes.She was remiss to overlook the email asking for help.His remiss attitude led to several costly mistakes.
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Amiss
/əˈmɪs/Examples:
His silence hinted that something was amiss.She felt something was amiss in their friendship.The code seemed right, yet the result was amiss.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remiss means being negligent or careless, while amiss refers to something being wrong or not quite right.
- Remember: remiss and responsibility share the re at the start, indicating shirked duties.
- Amiss can often be found in the phrase "something is amiss," focusing on an error or flaw.
- Link remiss with miss to remind yourself of missing a duty or obligation.
- For amiss, think of a miss in a target, indicating something incorrect.
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