innocently

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui n'est pas coupable d'un crime ou d'une infraction » ou « sans avoir conscience d'agir mal ». Peut également décrire une action faite avec une simplicité naïve ou enfantine, sans intention malveillante.

An adverb meaning "in a way that is not guilty of a crime or offense" or "without knowledge of wrongdoing." It can also describe an action done with naive or childlike simplicity, without harmful intent.

1. Without guilt or wrongdoingB1formal

   In a way that shows no guilt, blame, or knowledge of wrongdoing.

   sans culpabilité

   • She looked at him innocently, denying any involvement.
   • He smiled innocently, pretending not to understand the joke.
   • The child asked innocently why the sky is blue.

   Synonymesblamelesslyhonorablyirreproachablypurelyvirtuously

   Antonymesguiltily

2. Naively or without suspicionB2formal

   In a way that shows a lack of experience or understanding of evil or harm.

   naïvement, sans méfiance

   • She innocently believed everything he told her.
   • He innocently walked into the trap set by the con artist.
   • They innocently assumed the stranger was friendly.

   Synonymesartlesslycredulouslyingenuouslynaivelytrustinglyunsuspectinglyunwarily

   Antonymescraftilycunninglycynicallyknowinglyshrewdlysuspiciously