Peccant

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛkkənt/

Peccant (adjective)

  1. Doing something considered morally wrong or sinful.
  2. Causing or related to disease or illness.

Examples

  • The peccant behavior was condemned by the community.
  • He regretted his peccant actions and sought forgiveness.

Common collocations: peccant behavior, peccant actions, peccant bacteria, peccant virus

Synonyms of Peccant

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Peccant

  • describing something flawless or without fault