sinful
pronunciation
How to pronounce sinful in British English:
UK [ˈsɪnfl]
How to pronounce sinful in American English:
US [ˈsɪnfəl]
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- Adjective:
- characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
- having committed unrighteous acts
Word Origin
- sinful (adj.)
- Old English synnfull "full of sin, wicked, unholy, contrary to the laws of God;" see sin (n.) + -ful. Weakened sense of "contrary to propriety or decency" is from 1863. Related: Sinfully; sinfulness.
Example
- 1. Islam deems homosexuality a sinful yet remediable illness .
- 2. It 's an alternative to sinful behavior such as adultery .
- 3. It is not gravely sinful because it does anybody harm , and that is not the argument .
- 4. Many people visit macau in search of sinful things to do .
- 5. Doubting is not necessarily sinful .