INNOCENT
/ˈɪnəsn̩t/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 14
Definition
- noun a person who lacks knowledge of evil.
— synonyms: inexperienced_person
- adjective free from evil or guilt.
— synonyms: guiltless, clean-handed
- adjective lacking intent or capacity to injure.
— synonyms: innocuous
- adjective free from sin.
— synonyms: impeccant, sinless
- adjective lacking in sophistication or worldliness.
— synonyms: ingenuous
- adjective not knowledgeable about something specified.
— synonyms: innocent(p), unacquainted(p)
- adjective completely wanting or lacking.
— synonyms: barren, destitute, devoid, free
- adjective (used of things) lacking sense or awareness.
Examples
- “The slaughter of the innocents was a significant event in the New Testament.”
- “an innocent trade”
- “innocent goods carried to a belligerent nation”
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