noun
Uncommon
sinner
SIH-nuh
Sinner (noun) means a person who commits sins, or who lives in a morally wrong way. Example: “The preacher warned that every sinner could still seek forgiveness.”
noun
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A person who commits sins, or who lives in a morally wrong way.
"The preacher warned that every sinner could still seek forgiveness."
How to use sinner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who does wrong, especially in a religious or moral sense.
Common pairings
repentant sinner
saint and sinner
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Word forms
- Plural
- sinners
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Etymology
From Middle English synnere, from sin plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “sinner” mean?
The word “sinner” means a person who commits sins, or who lives in a morally wrong way. In plain terms, someone who does wrong, especially in a religious or moral sense.
How do you pronounce “sinner”?
“Sinner” is pronounced SIH-nuh (/ˈsɪnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sinner” in a sentence?
Here is “sinner” used in a sentence: “The preacher warned that every sinner could still seek forgiveness.”
What part of speech is “sinner”?
“Sinner” is a noun.
Where does the word “sinner” come from?
The word “sinner” comes from Middle English. From Middle English synnere, from sin plus the agent suffix -er.
Is “sinner” a common word?
“Sinner” is an uncommon word in modern English.
