innocent
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nno
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sənt
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indecent

Definition & Meaning of "innocent"in English

innocent
01

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense 

innocent definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most innocent
Comparative
more innocent
gradable
Examples
The evidence presented in court proved that he was innocent of the crime he was accused of. 
02

being morally good and free from sin, especially without a perception of evil 

innocent definition and meaning
Examples
The child’s innocent curiosity about the world was heartwarming. 
03

lacking intent or capacity to injure 

04

(of a person) inexperienced or naive, often unaware of the harsher or more unpleasant aspects of life 

Examples
The innocent child believed everything she was told without question. 
05

completely wanting or lacking 

06

(used of things) lacking sense or awareness 

07

not knowledgeable about something specified 

Innocent
01

a person who lacks knowledge of evil 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
innocents
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