innocent

[ˈɪnəsənt]

innocent Definition

• 1. not guilty of a crime or offense
• 2. lacking experience, knowledge, or understanding of something
• 3. pure, 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

• guiltless
• blameless
• pure
• naive
• ignorant

Antonyms for innocent

• guilty
• culpable
• corrupt
• experienced
• knowledgeable

Phrases with innocent

• presumed 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.

• innocent bystander

  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.

• innocent until proven guilty

  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.'