remiss

Maria felt awful when she realized she had forgotten to lock the back door at work. If anything had gone wrong, everyone would have known she was remiss. She tried not to be careless like that, but sometimes she rushed through her duties.

I felt awful. It would have been remiss of me to forget my daughter’s allergy medicine before her big field trip. She could have gotten very sick if I had not done my job as a parent. The thought of that carelessness is frightening.

Sarah's manager called her into his office after the third complaint from a customer. She had been remiss in returning phone calls and following up on orders, too distracted by personal problems to focus on her job. Now her position was in jeopardy.

Larry was remiss in feeding his goldfish, so they started holding protest signs in their little tank. One fish wore a tiny hat that said, “Feed me or else!” Larry promised to be less careless, especially after seeing his fish mastering tiny picket lines.

As official keeper of the last pizza slice, it would be remiss of me not to confess its fate. I was distracted by a very fluffy cloud that looked like a chicken, and in that moment, my dog Gary ate it. My watch has ended.

I must apologize for being remiss in sending out the meeting agenda last week. I was careless in my duties and failed to send it out on time. I will make sure to be more diligent in the future.

Emily was remiss in packing her bag for the trip. She had forgotten her toothbrush, sunscreen, and other essentials. Her carelessness led to a stressful morning as she scrambled to gather everything she needed.

As the sun set, casting long shadows across the desolate landscape, Sarah felt a sense of unease creeping up her spine. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was lurking in the darkness, waiting to pounce. Her heart pounded in her chest as she quickened her pace, trying to ignore the nagging voice in her head telling her she had been remiss in not bringing a flashlight. Suddenly, a low growl echoed through the still air, causing Sarah to freeze in terror. She knew then that her negligence had put her in grave danger, and there was no escaping the consequences.

The surgeon's scalpel slipped, the incision a gruesome reminder of their remiss handiwork. The blade had plunged too deep, the wound a gaping chasm in the patient's flesh. The air grew thick with a heavy, metallic scent as blood flowed freely, a testament to their unforgivable negligence.

In the mystical kingdom of Eldoria, the young sorcerer was tasked with protecting the enchanted forest from dark forces. But as the days passed, he grew remiss in his duties, neglecting to replenish the magical barriers that kept the creatures at bay. The once lush forest began to wither, its vibrant colors fading into shades of gray. The wise old wizard warned him of the consequences of his carelessness, but it was too late. The darkness crept in, consuming everything in its path. The sorcerer realized his mistake, but it was a lesson learned too late.

James felt guilty after forgetting to lock the office door all night. He knew his manager trusted him with important tasks. Being so remiss in such a simple duty made him worry about losing that trust. Determined to do better, he promised himself to never be careless again.

The supervisor felt a deep sense of shame. He knew he had been remiss in his duty to check the safety equipment. His careless failure to inspect the harnesses had put his entire crew in danger, a weight that settled heavily on his shoulders.

The teacher realized she had been remiss in checking her students' homework for the past three weeks. Several children had stopped turning in assignments altogether, and she hadn't noticed. Now their grades were suffering, and parents were calling the principal to complain about her lack of oversight.

When appointed as the official Cake Taster at Lily’s birthday, Marvin was remiss in his duty, choosing to nap in the punch bowl instead of sampling each flavor. As chaos erupted—with an uncut, untested broccoli cake at center stage—Marvin snored on, entirely careless to his critical Cake Taster responsibilities.

The wedding planner, who brought a unicycle but forgot the rings, was certainly remiss in his duties. His subsequent attempt to juggle flaming torches to distract the bride proved a catastrophic, though memorable, diversion from his initial, glaring oversight.

Maria felt anxious as she realized she had been remiss in submitting the quarterly report on time. Her supervisor had entrusted her with this responsibility, but her negligent approach threatened the team's credibility with clients. She resolved to be more conscientious in her duties from that day forward.

The director felt culpable for the subsequent chaos. He had been remiss in his perfunctory review of the logistics plan, a glaring oversight that now jeopardized the entire operation and eroded the team's confidence in his leadership.

The principal stood before the school board, knowing she had been remiss in addressing the deteriorating ventilation system. For three years, maintenance reports had accumulated on her desk while she prioritized other concerns. Now, with students hospitalized from mold exposure, her negligence was indefensible. She accepted the reprimand without protest.

Gregory was remiss in feeding his goldfish, Wilbur, often forgetting amidst his endless quests for the perfect pancake recipe. Wilbur, an intrepid swimmer, responded by staging elaborate bubble protests, demonstrating just how perilous a pet’s life can become when their owner is so breathtakingly negligent.

The alchemist was apoplectic, realizing his doltish apprentice had been remiss. Without the salient fizz from the enchanted kumquats, his pernicious world-ending potion would merely taste of lukewarm despair and, rather vexingly, a hint of lime—a truly lamentable culinary and apocalyptic failure.