GUILTLESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

guiltless

adjective

ˈgilt-ləs

Definition of guiltless

as in innocent

free from guilt or blame if the jury acquits him, he is guiltless in the eyes of the law

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Recent Examples of guiltless In any year, in any culture, there are no antagonists (save for Nazis) better suited as action cinema heavies; rooting against child trafficking lowlifes is moral, easy, and best of all, a completely guiltless pleasure. — Andy Crump, IndieWire, 15 June 2026 Chick lit was flippant and fizzy and fun, above all, as effervescent and guiltless as a vodka soda. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026 Many fans found its generally joyous treatment of Miranda’s guiltless affair with Che, a nonbinary comedian, in the first season off-putting. — Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 21 June 2023

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Adjective

An innocent person could potentially have faced unnecessary scrutiny.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Everyone charged is presumed innocent while their cases move through the courts.

— Raven Lightsey, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of innocent

Adjective

Yet this particular Jason underscores the tragedy playing out for all the others, who are blameless and worthy, guilty only of not being the original.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The Red Sox weren’t exactly blameless in the Devers saga, and the whole thing could’ve been avoided with better communication between player and franchise.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of blameless

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