innocent

• Descreve alguém ou algo que não cometeu crime ou delito; livre de culpa moral. Também pode indicar ausência de malícia ou de intenção de causar dano.

Describes someone or something that is not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; free from moral wrong.

1. Not guilty of a crimeA2formal

   Not responsible for or guilty of a wrongdoing or crime.

   Inocente

   • The jury found the defendant innocent of all charges.
   • He was proven innocent after new evidence emerged.
   • She maintained her innocent stance throughout the trial.

   Sinônimosblamelessclearfaultlessguiltlessnot guiltysinlessunblemishedunimpeachable

   Antônimosblameworthyculpableguilty

2. Free from moral wrongA2formal

   Not having experience with evil or immoral things; pure.

   Inocente

   • The child had an innocent smile.
   • She led an innocent life in the countryside.
   • His innocent nature made him trust everyone.

   Sinônimosblamelesschastefaultlessgoodguiltlessmoralpurerighteoussinlessspotlessunstaineduntainteduprightvirtuouswholesome

   Antônimoscorruptguiltyimmoralsinful

3. Not intended to cause harmB1informal

   Done or said without harmful intent; harmless.

   Inofensivo

   • It was just an innocent remark, not meant to offend.
   • He made an innocent mistake by forgetting the date.
   • The joke was innocent and everyone laughed.

   Sinônimosbenignharmlessinnocuousinoffensivesafeunobjectionable

   Antônimosharmfulmalicious

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa livre de culpa, pecado ou erro moral, especialmente em contexto jurídico ou moral.

A noun referring to a person who is free from guilt, sin, or moral wrong, especially in a legal or moral context.

1. Person not guiltyB1formal

   A person who is not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

   Inocente

   • The court declared the innocent free to go.
   • The innocent should not be punished for the guilty.
   • He was proven an innocent after the trial.

   Antônimoscriminalculpritoffender

2. Naive or inexperienced personB1formal

   A person, especially a child, who is naive, inexperienced, or lacks knowledge of the world's evils.

   Inocente

   • The movie is about an innocent who discovers the harsh realities of life.
   • She was an innocent in the world of politics.
   • The story follows a young innocent on a journey of self-discovery.

   Sinônimosbabegreenhornnaifnovicetenderfoot