erring
going astray; in error; wrong.
Origin of erring
1Other words from erring
- err·ing·ly, adverb
Words Nearby erring
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How to use erring in a sentence
Still, Nutella seems highly aware of the importance of erring on the side of niche.
This is far too soft, but Woodward can be forgiven for erring on the side of caution.
Oliver Stone’s Junk History of the United States Debunked | Michael Moynihan | November 19, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTWith nothing to trust, Spaniards are erring on the side of suspicion.
Spain’s Baby-Snatching Scandal Focuses on Nun’s Alleged Role | Mike Elkin | April 11, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThis season she seems to be happily erring toward the latter posture, and having a lot more fun doing it.
It was he who deserved punishment—not the sufferer with his calamities imposed upon him by his erring sire.
She would talk of her interest in the poor erring soul that could only be saved by such means.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange KiellandHe was merciful toward erring women, but was unsparing toward every one who exploited them for gain.
Fighting the Traffic in Young Girls | VariousNapoleon's Council of State, touched with tenderness towards erring women, was quite inefficient.
Honorine | Honore de BalzacHe was kind, was this parson, and sweetly wishful for the goodness and welfare of all the erring sons and daughters of men.
The Cruise of the Shining Light | Norman Duncan
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