Synonym Study

• Slack , in this connection, implies lack of necessary diligence, efficiency, etc. as because of laziness or indifference slack service in a restaurant
• Lax implies looseness in satisfying or enforcing requirements, observing standards or rules, etc. lax discipline
• Derelict implies flagrant neglect of a duty or obligation
• Negligent and neglectful both imply failure to attend to something sufficiently or properly, but negligent often stresses inattentiveness or carelessness as a habit or trait negligent in dress, and neglectful carries an implication of intentional and culpable disregard a mayor neglectful of pledges made to the voters
• Remiss implies the culpable omission or the careless or indifferent performance of a task or duty remiss in one's obligations