sinful

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. adjective characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
  2. adjective having committed unrighteous acts
  3. adjective far more than usual or expected

Etymology

From Middle English synful, senful, sunful, from Old English synful (“sinful, guilty, wicked, corrupt”), equivalent to sin + -ful. Compare Dutch zondevol (“sinful”), German sündevoll (“sinful”), Danish syndefuld (“sinful”), Swedish syndfull (“sinful”), Icelandic syndfullur (“sinful”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

iniquitous, ungodly

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