Punctilious and Remiss

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Punctilious adjective - Marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details.

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Remiss is an antonym for punctilious.

Nearby Words: punctiliousness, punctilio

Remiss adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

Usage example: I would be remiss if I didn't tell you how much I appreciated the lovely gift

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Punctilious is an antonym for remiss.

Nearby Word: remission

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Remiss and Punctilious. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/punctilious/remiss

Punctilious & Remiss. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/punctilious/remiss>.

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