Sinner Meaning
/ˈsɪnəː/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person who sins or has sinned.
nounA person who sins or has sinned., A person who, by one particular action, has sinned.
Sentence Examples
Man is born a sinner.
No sinner is ever saved after the first twenty minutes of a sermon.
I'm no less of a sinner than you.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The priest told the church that every ____ can be forgiven if they truly repent.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In the old story, the ____ sought forgiveness for his past mistakes and wrongdoings.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English synnere, equivalent to sin + -er. Compare Saterland Frisian Säänder (“sinner”), West Frisian sûnder (“sinner”), Dutch zondaar (“sinner”), German Low German Sünder, Sünner (“sinner”), German Sünder (“sinner”), Danish synder (“sinner”), Swedish syndare (“sinner”), Icelandic syndari (“sinner”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Some Christians believe the Bible tells us that homosexuals are sinners. The current trend of increased acceptance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community is distressing to these Christians who sincerely want to follow the Bible."
— 2016, Janet Edmonds, The Bible Doesn’t Say That Homosexuality is a Sin:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The priest told the church that every ____ can be forgiven if they truly repent.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In the old story, the ____ sought forgiveness for his past mistakes and wrongdoings.