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sinful

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪnfəl/

sinful means: Breaking the rules of a religion or accepted ideas about right and wrong.

adjective

MORALLY WRONGB2

Breaking the rules of a religion or accepted ideas about right and wrong.

  • They believed stealing was sinful.
  • He asked forgiveness for his sinful actions.
  • The preacher warned against sinful thoughts.

Similar words: wicked, immoral

Opposites: virtuous

Common phrases: sinful behavior, sinful thoughts, sinful act

Questions about sinful

What does sinful mean?

Breaking the rules of a religion or accepted ideas about right and wrong.

What is sinful in other languages?

Türkçe: günah olan · Español: pecaminoso · Français: pécheur · Deutsch: sündig · Italiano: peccaminoso · 日本語: 罪深い

How do you pronounce sinful?

It is pronounced /ˈsɪnfəl/.

How do you use sinful in a sentence?

They believed stealing was sinful. He asked forgiveness for his sinful actions.

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