sinner
Americannoun
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a person who sins; transgressor.
Etymology
Origin of sinner
A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; sin 1, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Weinstein had become “the poster boy, the original sinner, for the #MeToo movement,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025
“I finally saw, like, ‘Oh, I’m a sinner by God’s standard,’ and then I understood my need for a savior and for Jesus,” she said.
From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2023
Perhaps people who we hero worship are not quite as — you know, in every saint, there is a speck of dust and every sinner a spark of gold.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2023
It took a credible swing at Cave's dark religious imagery, with lyrics like: "I am the sinner, I am the saint."
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2023
“So now this sinner comes before you with a humble heart, shorn of secrets and concealments, naked before the eyes of gods and men, to make her walk of atonement.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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