adjective
- having fallen back into sin or wrongdoing after a period of virtue or religious devotion
Usage: religious context
Examples
- The preacher spoke about backslidden members of the congregation.
- She felt like a backslidden Christian after missing church for months.
- The community tried to help backslidden believers return to their faith.
- He was considered backslidden after abandoning his religious practices.
- The church had a special program for backslidden members.
- Many backslidden followers eventually found their way back to worship.