guiltless

American  

[gilt-lis] / ˈgɪlt lɪs /

adjective

1. free from guilt; innocent.

2. having no knowledge or experience; innocent (usually followed byof ).

3. destitute or devoid (usually followed byof ).

   a house guiltless of any charm.

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guiltless British  

/ ˈɡɪltlɪs /

adjective

1. free of all responsibility for wrongdoing or crime; innocent

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Related Words

See innocent.

Other Word Forms

• guiltlessly adverb
• guiltlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of guiltless

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

Example Sentences

The moment we were alone, the guiltless cherub mutated into Cerberus, screaming and scratching at me.

From New York Times

Even if we are not directly responsible for someone’s plummeting into destitution, are we guiltless if we refuse to erect adequate and durable safety nets?

From Seattle Times

By the time the play proper starts, we are all guiltless cultural appropriators.

From New York Times

Although I frequently and guiltlessly duck out of groups that outlive their purpose, none of them have ever included anyone I'm related to.

From BBC

But your taking five pages to say that does plant the idea that perhaps you are not entirely guiltless.

From Washington Post