sinless

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Etymology

From Middle English synneles, senneles, from Old English synlēas (without sin; sinless), equivalent to sin +‎ -less. Compare Dutch zondeloos (sinless), German Low German sündelos, sündlos (sinless), German sündenlos (sinless), Icelandic syndlaus (sinless).

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪnləs/
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Adjective

sinless (comparative more sinless, superlative most sinless)

  1. Without sin; never having sinned.
    Synonyms: innocent, pure; see also Thesaurus:innocent
    Antonyms: sinful; see also Thesaurus:guilty

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