Sinner: meaning, definitions and examples

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sinner

 

[ ˈsɪnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,712, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.