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
LÁRus	-	Icelandic
HÅKan	HOK-ahn	Swedish
Vann	[væn]
Vasundhara	-	Indian, Hindi, Telugu
GlÁUcia	-	Portuguese
Kerensa	-	English (Rare)