guiltless

[gilt-lis]

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adjective

free from guilt; innocent.
having no knowledge or experience; innocent (usually followed by of).
destitute or devoid (usually followed by of): a house guiltless of any charm.

Origin of guiltless

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at guilt, -less

Related formsguilt·less·ly, adverbguilt·less·ness, noun

Synonyms for guiltless

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1. See innocent.

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Related Words for guiltless

innocent, clean, clear, exemplary, faultless, free, good, immaculate, impeccable, inculpable, irreproachable, pure, righteous, sinless, spotless, unimpeachable, unsullied, untarnished, virtuous, untainted

Examples from the Web for guiltless

Historical Examples of guiltless

He felt morally bound to get it repaired, though he was guiltless of the damage.
Brave and Bold
Horatio Alger
If it is true that "offences come only from the heart," before you I am guiltless.
The Letters of Robert Burns
Robert Burns
He is guiltless in the eye of the world, and that at least should plead for him.
A Son of Hagar
Sir Hall Caine
It was only the old, old situation: the guiltless one must suffer for the guilty.
The Dominant Strain
Anna Chapin Ray
Their souls are guiltless of hypocrisy—for whatever that may avail them.
The Soul of a People
H. Fielding

British Dictionary definitions for guiltless

guiltless

adjective

free of all responsibility for wrongdoing or crime; innocent

Derived Formsguiltlessly, adverbguiltlessness, noun

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Word Origin and History for guiltless

adj.

late Old English gyltleas; see guilt (n.) + -less. Related: Guiltlessly; guiltlessness.