Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state or condition of being sinful; moral corruption or wickedness: Sinfulness refers to the quality of being characterized by sin, which is an act or state that violates divine law or moral principles.
   • Estrangement from God: In a theological context, sinfulness denotes the state of being separated from God due to moral transgression or inherent human imperfection.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The preacher spoke about the inherent sinfulness of mankind. (The preacher discussed the natural state of moral corruption in humans.)
  • Her confession revealed a deep awareness of her own sinfulness. (Her confession showed a profound understanding of her own state of being sinful.)

Advanced Usage

• "The sinfulness of the act": Used to emphasize the deeply immoral or wicked nature of a specific action.
  • The court considered the sinfulness of the crime, not just its legality.
• "Aware of one's sinfulness": A phrase describing a conscious recognition of one's own moral failings or separation from divine will.
  • True repentance begins with being aware of one's sinfulness.

Variants and Related Words

• Sinful (adjective): Characterized by or full of sin; wicked.
  • He led a sinful life before his reform.
• Sin (noun): An immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.
  • Lying is considered a sin in many religions.
• Sinlessly (adverb): In a manner without sin.
  • The saint was believed to have lived sinlessly.

Synonyms

• Wickedness: The quality of being evil or morally wrong.
• Immorality: The state or quality of being immoral; not conforming to accepted standards of morality.
• Depravity: Moral corruption; wickedness.
• Iniquity: Immoral or grossly unfair behavior (often with a stronger sense of injustice).

Related Phrases

• "Original sinfulness": A theological concept referring to the sinful state inherited by all humans as a consequence of the fall of Adam and Eve.
  • The doctrine of original sinfulness is central to some Christian beliefs.
• "Acknowledgment of sinfulness": The act of admitting or recognizing one's sinful nature.
  • The ritual required a full acknowledgment of sinfulness.

Noun

1. estrangement from god