ˌSeven ˌDeadly ˈSins, the BrE AmE
the seven most serious types of bad behaviour according to the Christian church in the Middle Ages. The sins are ↑ pride (=thinking you are better than other people) , ↑ lechery (=too much desire for sex) , ↑ envy (=disliking someone because they have things that you want and do not have) , anger, ↑ covetousness (=wanting someone else's wealth or possessions) , ↑ gluttony (=eating too much) , and ↑ sloth (=laziness) .