guiltless

[ gilt-lis ]

/ ˈgɪlt lɪs /

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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.

RELATED WORDS

Nearby words

guilt, guilt by association, guilt trip, guilt-trip, guiltiness, guiltless, guiltlessly, guilty, guimpe, guin., guinea

Origin of guiltless

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

SYNONYMS FOR guiltless

1 See innocent.

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

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Examples from the Web for guiltless

For Agnes was positive that Barnabetta was guiltless of the final disappearance of the treasure trove.
The Corner House Girls' Odd Find|Grace Brooks Hill
Through the open door of the other room could be seen a bronze babe, guiltless of clothing, that rollicked upon the floor.
Cabbages and Kings|O. Henry
Certain portions of my anatomy were as guiltless of clothes as when I was born.
The Black Watch|Scout Joe Cassells
The barber shall swear, "I did not mark him wittingly," and he shall be guiltless.
A History of Science, Volume 1(of 5)|Henry Smith Williams

They were brave in battle, and in victory they were guiltless of excess.
The Negro and the Nation|George S. Merriam

British Dictionary definitions for guiltless

guiltless

/ (ˈɡɪltlɪs) /

adjective

free of all responsibility for wrongdoing or crime; innocent

Derived Formsguiltlessly, adverbguiltlessness, noun

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Word Origin and History for guiltless

guiltless

adj.

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