The difference between Negligent and Remiss
When used as adjectives, negligent means careless, without appropriate or sufficient attention, whereas remiss means at fault.
check bellow for the other definitions of Negligent and Remiss
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Negligent as an adjective:
Careless, without appropriate or sufficient attention.
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Negligent as an adjective (legal):
Culpable due to negligence.
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Remiss as an adjective:
At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
Examples:
"I would certainly be remiss if I did not give credit where credit was due."
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Remiss as an adjective:
Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.