B1adjective 2K

Innocent

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɪnəsnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɪnəsnt/"]/

Meaning of Innocent

not guilty of a crime, etc.; not having done something wrong

In simple words: Not guilty or not responsible for something bad.

Innocent in a sentence

• The child looked so innocent while playing in the garden.
• He was accused of theft, but everyone knew he was innocent.
• She gave an innocent smile that melted everyone's hearts.
• The innocent bystander was caught in the middle of the argument.
• Despite looking innocent, she has a mischievous side.

How to use Innocent

Use 'innocent' to describe someone who hasn't done anything wrong. It’s appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but be cautious when referring to serious accusations in sensitive situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a white dove, symbolizing purity and innocence.

Related words

Collocations with Innocent

• be
• plead
• believe somebody
• completely
• entirely
• totally
• of
• act
• appear
• be
• very
• sweetly
• deceptively
• sweet and innocent
• act
• appear
• be
• very
• all
• perfectly

Synonyms for Innocent

• naive
• harmless

Opposites of Innocent

• guilty
• culpable
• involved

Common mistakes with Innocent

• Confused with 'naive' — 'innocent' suggests lack of wrongdoing, while 'naive' implies lack of experience.
• Using 'innocent' to describe things like food or objects — it only describes people or their actions.
• Mispronouncing the first syllable as 'inno-cent' instead of 'inn-uh-sent'.

Frequently asked questions about Innocent

What does Innocent mean?

Not guilty or not responsible for something bad.

What is the definition of Innocent?

not guilty of a crime, etc.; not having done something wrong

How do you use Innocent in a sentence?

The child looked so innocent while playing in the garden.

Can you give another example of Innocent?

He was accused of theft, but everyone knew he was innocent.

What are synonyms for Innocent?

Common alternatives include naive, harmless.

What is the opposite of Innocent?

Opposite meanings include guilty, culpable, involved.

What words go with Innocent?

It commonly pairs with be, plead, believe somebody, completely, entirely, totally, of, act, appear, be, very, sweetly, deceptively, sweet and innocent, act, appear, be, very, all, perfectly.

What are common mistakes when using Innocent?

Confused with 'naive' — 'innocent' suggests lack of wrongdoing, while 'naive' implies lack of experience. Using 'innocent' to describe things like food or objects — it only describes people or their actions. Mispronouncing the first syllable as 'inno-cent' instead of 'inn-uh-sent'.

How do you pronounce Innocent?

US: /["/ˈɪnəsnt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪnəsnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Innocent?

Use 'innocent' to describe someone who hasn't done anything wrong. It’s appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but be cautious when referring to serious accusations in sensitive situations.

What CEFR level is Innocent?

"Innocent" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.