the old Adam

The evil or reckless side of human nature, as attributed to the Biblical Adam (who disobeyed God's orders). I'm so sorry I yelled at you like that—the old Adam really got a hold of me there. The old Adam is in each of you, but do not succumb to it. Turn away from sin, children.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
EugÊNio	-	Portuguese
SiothrÚN	-	Irish
Dannie	DAN-ee	English
Meliora	-	Various
SÉArlait	SHAHR-lat	Irish
Akhenaten	ah-kə-NAH-tən (English)	Ancient Egyptian