The difference between Remiss and Reprehensible

When used as adjectives, remiss means at fault, whereas reprehensible means blameworthy, censurable, guilty.


Reprehensible is also noun with the meaning: a reprehensible person.

check bellow for the other definitions of Remiss and Reprehensible

  1. 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."

  2. Remiss as an adjective:

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

  1. Reprehensible as an adjective:

    Blameworthy, censurable, guilty.

  2. Reprehensible as an adjective:

    Deserving of reprehension.

  1. Reprehensible as a noun:

    A reprehensible person; a villain.