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sinfulness

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/ˈsɪn.fəl.nəs/ · sin-ful-ness

the state of being sinful; the quality of committing sins.

Meanings

nounformal

the state of being sinful; the quality of committing sins.

گناہ کرنے کی حالت؛ گناہوں کا ارتکاب کرنے کا معیار۔

گناہکاری

gunaahkaari

Formal: گناہ

Synonyms

wrongdoingimmoralityviceخطامعصیتگناہ

Antonyms

virtuegoodnessrighteousnessنیکیبہتریراستبازی

Common Collocations

  • act of sinfulness
  • nature of sinfulness
  • state of sinfulness

Example Sentences

His sinfulness was evident in his actions.

اس کی گناہکاری اس کے اعمال میں واضح تھی۔

Us ki gunaahkaari us ke aamaal mein wazeh thi.

They sought redemption to overcome their sinfulness.

انہوں نے اپنی گناہکاری پر قابو پانے کے لیے جواب دہی کی تلاش کی۔

Unhon ne apni gunaahkaari par qaboo paanay ke liye jawab dehi ki talash ki.

The teachings emphasize the need to repent for sinfulness.

تعلیمات گناہکاری کے لیے توبہ کرنے کی ضرورت پر زور دیتی ہیں۔

Taleemat gunaahkaari ke liye taubah karne ki zaroorat par zor deti hain.

Easily Confused With

sin:Sin is the act of committing a wrongdoing, whereas sinfulness is the state or quality of having sinful behavior.

Word Family

sinner
nounگنہگار
sinful
adjectiveگناہگار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'sin' as a starting point; adding 'fulness' indicates the extent of being in that state.

Picture a shadowy figure, representing the weight of sinfulness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

گناہ نہ ہو تو فردوس بریناں کہاں ہے، گناہکاری ہی کو جنت میں سنجیدہ جانا ہے۔

Gunaah na ho to Firdous Bariyaan kahan hai, gunaahkaari hi ko Jannat mein sanjeeda jaana hai.

Where there is no sin, where is the paradise; it's the sinfulness that is considered serious in heaven.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

گناہ چھپانے سے زیادہ بھاری ہوتا ہے۔

Gunaah chhupane se zyada bhaari hota hai.

A sin is heavier than hiding it.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "synn" — offense or wrongdoing

First known use: 13th century

The word 'sinfulness' has been derived from the Old English word 'synn', which means an offense against divine law. It has evolved through Middle English before arriving at its current form.