Venial
Venial (adj) /ˈviː.ni.əl/
a wrong action that is forgivable and can be excused – understandable – excusable – forgivable – pardonable:
Venial in context
He showed deep repentance for his misdeed, although it was merely a venial sin.
During the team’s heated discussion about the project mishap, Jane admitted she had made a minor error. Realizing it was a venial mistake that could be quickly corrected, the group decided to move on without assigning any blame. They knew that harboring grudges over such a small, forgivable fault would only hinder their progress and disrupt the harmony they had worked so hard to maintain.
Antonyms
inexcusable, unforgivable
Parts of speech
- Adverb: venially
