Synonyms for
Sinner
Definition
A person who has done something wrong or morally unacceptable.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- mortal sinner
- born sinner
- repentant sinner
- great sinner
- sinner saved by grace
- sinner and saint
- sinner's prayer
Word family
Usage note
The word 'sinner' often carries religious connotations, referring to someone who has committed a sin. It can also be used more broadly to describe someone who behaves badly or immorally.
Example sentences
- The church teaches that everyone is a sinner and needs to ask for forgiveness.
- The judge found the sinner guilty and sentenced him to jail.
- The Bible says that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
- The sinner felt ashamed of what he had done and wanted to make things right.
- Some people believe that being a sinner is a natural part of being human.
Quotes
The only difference between a sinner and a saint is that every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. - Oscar Wilde
I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying. - Nelson Mandela
I am a sinner who does not expect forgiveness. But I am not a government official. - Edward Abbey