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Synonyms & Similar Words
blameless
guiltless
pure
clean
spotless
untainted
unblemished
unstained
immaculate
flawless
faultless
sinless
virtuous
chaste
modest
decent
respectable
upright
moral
ethical
righteous
just
fair
unbiased
impartial
naive
unsophisticated
inexperienced
simple
artless
ingenuous
sincere
truthful
honest
trustworthy
reliable
dependable
Meaning of Innocent
The primary meaning of the word "Innocent" is having no knowledge of evil or wrongdoing.
Definitions
- Not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
- * Lacking experience or knowledge of evil or wrongdoing
- * Free from guile or cunning
- * Not causing harm or injury
Etymology of Innocent
The word "Innocent" comes from the Latin "innocens," meaning "not harmful" or "harmless"
It is derived from "in-" (not) and "nocens" (harmful), and has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe someone who is free from guilt or wrongdoing
Example Uses
- The judge declared the defendant innocent of all charges
- * She was an innocent victim of circumstance
- * The child's innocent laughter filled the room
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
guilty
culpable
blameworthy
responsible
accountable
corrupt
tainted
stained
blemished
flawed
faulty
sinful
vicious
immoral
unethical
unjust
unfair
biased
partial
experienced
sophisticated
worldly
cunning
deceitful
dishonest
untrustworthy