innocent

[ˈɪnəsənt]

innocent Definition

  • 1not guilty of a crime or offense
  • 2lacking experience, knowledge, or understanding of something
  • 3pure, morally good, or without sin

Using innocent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "innocent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The defendant was found innocent of all charges.

  • Example

    She had an innocent look on her face.

  • Example

    He is innocent of any wrongdoing.

  • Example

    Children are innocent and pure.

innocent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for innocent

Phrases with innocent

  • the principle that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty

    Example

    In the United States, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

  • a person who is present at an event but is not involved in it

    Example

    During the bank robbery, an innocent bystander was shot and killed.

  • the principle that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty

    Example

    In most legal systems, a person is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Origins of innocent

from Latin 'innocentem', meaning 'not harming'

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Summary: innocent in Brief

The term 'innocent' [ˈɪnəsənt] can refer to a lack of guilt or wrongdoing, as in 'The defendant was found innocent of all charges.' It can also describe a lack of experience or knowledge, as in 'She had an innocent look on her face.' Additionally, 'innocent' can denote purity or moral goodness, as in 'Children are innocent and pure.'

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