Meaning & Definition of word "Innocent"
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Innocent
/ˈɪnəsənt/
noun:
- 1. A person who is not guilty of a crime; someone who is innocent.
- Example: The innocent should not suffer due to the actions of the guilty.
adjective:
- 1. Not guilty of a crime or offense; having no knowledge of something wrong.
- Example: The jury found her innocent of all charges.
- 2. Free from moral wrong; lacking in guile or deceit.
- Example: He had an innocent demeanor that made people trust him.
- 3. Lacking experience or sophistication; naive.
- Example: The innocent young girl believed everything she was told.
- 4. Not causing harm or damage.
- Example: She made an innocent mistake that was easily corrected.
Etymology
From Latin 'innocens', meaning 'not harming, harmless'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
innocent until proven guilty:
A legal principle that one is considered innocent unless prove otherwise.
innocent bystander:
A person who is uninvolved in an event but is affected by it.
innocent parties:
Individuals who are not guilty of wrongdoing.
Related Words
innocence:
The state of being innocent; lack of guilt.
innocuous:
Not harmful or offensive.
innocently:
In a manner that is not harmful or sinful.
Slang Meanings of innocent
Meaning: Goody two-shoes
Example Sentence: He always followed the rules so everyone called him a goody two-shoes.
Meaning: Pure as the driven snow
Example Sentence: She acts pure as the driven snow, but we all know she has her secrets.