old Adam

noun

1. (in Christian theology) human nature lacking in grace; humans in their unredeemed state.

Word History and Origins

Origin of old Adam¹

First recorded in 1540–50

Example Sentences

The old Adam West "Batman" series from the '60s stayed on reruns.

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I miss caring about old Adam Sandler comedies.

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In one of the ironies of history, as the social scientific portrait of humanity grows more psychological and irrational, it comes closer and closer to approximating the old Adam of traditional Christianity: a fallen, depraved creature, unable to see himself clearly except with the aid of a higher power.

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None was more baffling and tragic than the December 2012 mass shooting at the elementary school in Newton, Connecticut, where 20-year old Adam Lanza slaughtered 20 first-graders along with six adult school personnel before ending his own life.

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I thought of it more like like the character "Thing" from the old "Adam's Family" TV series.

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