sin
UK: sɪn | US: sɪn
n. an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law
n. an action or behavior that is morally wrong
n. (archaic) a serious offense or fault
The word "sin" originates from Old English synn, meaning "moral wrongdoing, injury, mischief, enmity, feud." It is derived from Proto-Germanic sundī ("sin, guilt"), which may be linked to the Latin sons ("guilty"). The concept of "sin" as a violation of divine law became central in Christian theology, shaping its modern meaning. Unlike many words, "sin" is monomorphic—its structure cannot be further divided into meaningful morphemes in English.
Lying is considered a sin in many religions.
He confessed his sins to the priest.
Greed is often viewed as a sin in moral teachings.
The story explores the consequences of human sin.
(Archaic) It would be a sin to waste such an opportunity.