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Meanings of sinful in English

Characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin.

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Far more than usual or expected.

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Examples for "ungodly"
1
Tarry not in the error of the ungodly, give glory before death.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 2
2
Not often you get to smite the ungodly in such great numbers.
From hell with love
3
Out of respect for the ungodly hour, we weren't saying a word.
With friends like these
4
It is beside the matter to call the book ungodly, immoral, base.
The Ancien Régime
5
Her concerned heartened him as he stepped out into the ungodly night.
Legends of the dragonrealm, vol ii
1
All my previous ideas and prejudices appeared to me monstrous and iniquitous.
A Girl Among the Anarchists
2
A few words will place this iniquitous combination in its proper light.
An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 2 / ...
3
This oppressive and iniquitous league was but too successful against the republic.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part C. / From...
4
Such unnatural and iniquitous practices can be restrained only by severe punishments.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volu...
5
She hadn't intended to sin; but she must have been unusually iniquitous.
Missy

Having committed unrighteous acts.

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Usage of sinful in English
1
In the deep pit below, the sinful ones dance in torturing flames.
American Indian Stories
2
His conduct in the former case is praiseworthy, in the latter sinful.
Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) / Translated by ...
3
All virtue is madness in a world so sinful; nevertheless I go.
The Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sie...
4
Several generations passed before the American clergy determined that dancing was sinful.
The new yorker
5
The sheikh is bound to say these programs are sinful, he said.
Reuters
6
I believe that in the sight of God both are equally sinful.
The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography
7
Peace in a sinful course is one of the greatest of curses.
The Riches of Bunyan: Selected from His Works
8
Spanish bishops are said to have sacked those deemed to be sinful.
The Irish Times
9
There was nothing very sinful in the debut of this little intrigue.
A Fascinating Traitor: An Anglo-Indian Story
10
God sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh .
Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) / From the Com...
11
Both are foolish in the extreme, and not less sinful than foolish.
The World's Great Sermons, Volume 03: Massillon to Mason
12
Better than to worship with a sinful worship; sinful and vain also.
Barchester Towers
13
To cover the body and the head whilst eating would be sinful.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan
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Because in our present state of imperfection we are sinful and selfish.
The Happiness of Heaven / By a Father of the Society of Jesus
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I sense more here than simple stubbornness, more even than sinful obstinacy.
Gather, Darkness!
16
The lives of those that are sinful sink into the lowest depths.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 / Books 8,...
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