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Definition of sinner

sinner

/ˈsɪn.ər/
sin · ner
Adverb:sinfully
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Plural:sinners
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Adjective:sinful
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• noun

1

A person who transgresses against divine law by committing a sin, or who acts in a morally wrong or wicked manner.

Example

"The sermon emphasized that forgiveness is available to every repentant sinner."

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• Rhymes for sinner

• Nearby Words

sinkhole
sinkhole snake
sinless
sinner
sinningia
sino tibetan pit viper
sinu

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun and verb 'sin' (from Old English 'synn', meaning a moral transgression) combined with the agent suffix '-er', replacing the earlier Old English term 'synnig'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sinner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sinner
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