Sinner
'sɪnər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person who violates religious or moral laws, or who is perceived to be morally flawed.
'sɪnər
A person who transgresses religious or moral law.
The preacher warned the crowd about the consequences awaiting sinners.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone doing something they know is wrong, like sneaking extra cookies when they're not supposed to. That person is a *sinner*.
👶 For kids: A person who does bad things that they know are wrong.
More Examples
In the story, the protagonist grapples with the weight of being a sinner.
How It's Used
"The priest warned the congregation of the perils faced by sinners."
"The politician was portrayed as a sinner for breaking campaign promises."
A person who is guilty of a crime.
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A person who commits a crime.
The court sentenced the sinner to jail.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone breaking the rules, like stealing or hurting others. That person is a *sinner*.
👶 For kids: A person who does bad things that they know are against the law.
More Examples
In the story, the protagonist grapples with the weight of being a sinner.
How It's Used
"The court found the defendant guilty as a sinner."
"The society ostracized the sinner for his illegal acts."
Idioms & expressions
a sinner saved
A person who was once considered immoral but has changed and found redemption.
"After years of bad choices, he became a sinner saved."
From Middle English *synnere*, from Old English *synnere* ('one who sins'), from *synn* ('sin') + *-ere* (agent suffix).
The word *sinner* has been used since the Old English period, primarily within religious contexts to denote those who transgress against divine law.
Memory tip
Think of someone making a *sin*, like a bad decision or a bad deed. They are a *sinner*.
Word Origin
"one who sins"