sinner

American  

[sin-er] / ˈsɪn ər /

noun

1. a person who sins; transgressor.

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Etymology

Origin of sinner

A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; sin ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

“I finally saw, like, ‘Oh, I’m a sinner by God’s standard,’ and then I understood my need for a savior and for Jesus,” she said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2023

Which is Ridley-Thomas really, people seem to be asking — a saint or a sinner?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2023

Perhaps people who we hero worship are not quite as — you know, in every saint, there is a speck of dust and every sinner a spark of gold.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2023

It took a credible swing at Cave's dark religious imagery, with lyrics like: "I am the sinner, I am the saint."

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2023

Then whoever it was started to singing “Ring de bells of mercy. Call de sinner man home.”

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston