love the sinner but hate the sin
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Alternative form of love the sinner, hate the sin.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “love the sinner but hate the sin” mean?
Alternative form of love the sinner, hate the sin.
Is “love the sinner but hate the sin” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.