sin
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That would be considered a mortal sin by the vast majority of football fandom.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
To some in Illinois, letting the storied team leave for Indiana might look like a sin worse than putting ketchup on a Chicago hot dog.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Nothing will ever undo the original sin, and devoting your life to ruining someone else’s is a loss for both of you.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
They focused on people who had leprosy, a disease historically linked with stigma and ideas of sin, as well as tuberculosis.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
For medieval Christians, the existence of such a chain of humans provided a most powerful and original understanding of original sin.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing sin
"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The New England Primer"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
