sinner
noun
a person who sins; transgressor.
sinners
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pluralof sinner.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In my view, there’s no contradiction because wearing ashes in public, unlike righteous acts of giving alms, fasting and praying in public, is a sign that we are sinners and in need of repentance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Francis always denounced such ploys, saying that Communion was not a reward for perfect behavior but a kind of spiritual nourishment for everyone, including sinners.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2025
That is the well-worn path of sinners come to confession, or, in secular terms, Whittaker Chambers renouncing his allegiance to Stalin.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2025
But in their stories, Latinos aren’t always sinners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
There was nearly as much commotion over the saving of the sinners as there had been during the gratifying melodic sermon.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
