guiltless

[ gilt-lis ]
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adjective
  1. free from guilt; innocent.

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

  1. destitute or devoid (usually followed by of): a house guiltless of any charm.

Origin of guiltless

1
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at guilt, -less

synonym study For guiltless

1. See innocent.

Other words from guiltless

  • guilt·less·ly, adverb
  • guilt·less·ness, noun

Words Nearby guiltless

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British Dictionary definitions for guiltless

guiltless

/ (ˈɡɪltlɪs) /


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

Derived forms of guiltless

  • guiltlessly, adverb
  • guiltlessness, noun

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