innocent
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Not guilty of a crime, or free from moral wrong, sometimes because of a lack of experience.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
guiltless
blameless
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The jury eventually found him _____ of all charges."
Answer: innocent
In your own words, what does "innocent" mean?
Not guilty of a crime, or free from moral wrong, sometimes because of a lack of experience.
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