innocent

Definition

  • n. a person who lacks knowledge of evil
  • adj. free from evil or guilt
  • adj. lacking intent or capacity to injure
  • adj. lacking in sophistication or worldliness

Word forms

Plural
innocents

Example sentences

  1. a.

    The innocent child didn't understand why the game was over.

  2. n.

    He was such an innocent that he believed every story he heard.