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.