Synonyms of innocent
55 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for innocent is pure. Other synonyms of innocent are righteous, blameless, guiltless, sinless and simple-minded. The opposite of innocent is guilty.
Synonyms and similar words for innocent
adjectiveFree from guilt, sin, or immorality.
adjectiveNaive; artless.
- ingenuous
- unworldly
- artlessHaving or displaying no guile, cunning, or deceit.
- callowLacking life experience; immature, inexperienced, naive; also, of or relating to something immature or inexperienced.
- childlikeInnocent and trustful; credulous; artless.
- verdant
- clueless
- credulous
- dewy-eyedNaive or innocent in the manner of a child.
- cute
- fleeceableAble to be fleeced; naive and gullible.
- foppoteeA simpleton.
- green
- guilelessFree from guile; honest but naive.
- jejuneNaive; simplistic.
- PanglossianNaively or unreasonably optimistic.
- PanglossicSynonym of Panglossian.
- quaint
- simpleFree from duplicity; guileless, innocent, straightforward.
- simple-hearted
- simple-mindedLacking subtlety or sophistication.
- starry-eyedHaving naively optimistic hopes or outlooks.
- unaffected
- undesigningHaving no artful, ulterior, or fraudulent purpose; sincere; artless; ingenuous.
- unpretentiousSimple, humble, not pretentious, plain.
- unsophisticatedNot sophisticated; lacking sophistication.
- untestedNot previously tested.
- wide-eyedNaive; innocent; like a baby.
- immature
- born yesterday
- wet behind the earsInexperienced; just beginning; immature (especially in judgment).
- virgin
adjectiveMore synonyms
- clean
- clean-handed BritishInnocent and candid; free from corruption.
- clean as a hound's toothVery innocent.
- clean as a whistleCompletely innocent; beyond moral reproach.
- clear figurativelyFree of guilt, or suspicion.
- dovelike figurativelyPeaceful; innocent; pacifist.
- innocent as the babe unbornEntirely innocent.
- innocent as the child unbornUtterly innocent.
- irreprehensibleNot reprehensible, blameless, without blame; innocent.
- nonblameworthyNot blameworthy.
- offenselessUnoffending; innocent; inoffensive; harmless.
- righteousFree from sin or guilt.
- sinlessWithout sin; never having sinned.
- unblameableInnocent.
- unblameworthyNot blameworthy.
- uncalculatingNot calculating; not conniving; innocent.
- not guilty nonstandardInnocent.
- unguilty archaicNot guilty.
Opposite of innocent
adjectiveBearing no legal responsibility for a wrongful act.
adjectiveNaive; artless.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
Meaning of innocent
- adjective Free from guilt, sin, or immorality.
- adjective Bearing no legal responsibility for a wrongful act.
- adjective Without wrongful intent; accidental or in good faith.
innocent in other languages
Questions about synonyms of innocent
- What is another word for innocent?
- Innocent has 55 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pure, righteous, blameless, guiltless, sinless, simple-minded, untainted and simple.
- What is the opposite of innocent?
- The opposite of innocent is guilty.
- What does innocent mean?
- Innocent means free from guilt, sin, or immorality.
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