Sinner: meaning, definitions and examples
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sinner
[ ˈsɪnər ]
religious
A person who transgresses against divine law by committing sin.
Synonyms
evildoer, transgressor, wrongdoer
Examples of usage
- He confessed his sins to the priest.
- She was afraid of being judged as a sinner.
informal
A person who behaves badly or breaks the rules.
Synonyms
delinquent, miscreant, troublemaker
Examples of usage
- He's always been a bit of a sinner, causing trouble wherever he goes.
- The rebellious teenager was seen as a sinner by the local community.
Translations
Translations of the word "sinner" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pecador
🇮🇳 पापी
🇩🇪 Sünder
🇮🇩 pendosa
🇺🇦 грішник
🇵🇱 grzesznik
🇯🇵 罪人 (つみびと)
🇫🇷 pécheur
🇪🇸 pecador
🇹🇷 günahkar
🇰🇷 죄인 (joe-in)
🇸🇦 خاطئ
🇨🇿 hříšník
🇸🇰 hriešnik
🇨🇳 罪人 (zuìrén)
🇸🇮 grešnik
🇮🇸 syndari
🇰🇿 күнәһар
🇬🇪 ცოდვილი (codvili)
🇦🇿 günahkar
🇲🇽 pecador
Etymology
The word 'sinner' dates back to Old English, where it originally meant 'one who sins'. It has been used in religious contexts to describe those who violate moral or divine laws. Over time, the term has also been applied informally to individuals who exhibit bad behavior or break societal rules.
See also: sin, sinful, sinfulness, sins.