Cool MateMeaning of Not guilty
Innocent of a charge or accusation; not responsible for wrongdoing.
In simple words: Not responsible for a crime or wrong action.
Not guilty in a sentence
- The jury found him not guilty of all charges.
- She declared the defendant not guilty after reviewing the evidence.
- In the eyes of the law, he was not guilty of any crime.
How to use Not guilty
Commonly used in legal contexts, appropriate in court or serious discussions. Not suitable for casual conversation or humor.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a judge saying 'You are NOT GUILTY!' while banging a gavel.
Related words
Collocations with Not guilty
- declare not guilty
- plead not guilty
- verdict of not guilty
Opposites of Not guilty
Common mistakes with Not guilty
- Confused with 'innocent' as both can imply lack of guilt.
- Used inappropriately in non-legal contexts.
- Mispronounced or miswritten as 'not guity'.
Not guilty appears in
Not guilty in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير مذنب
غير مسؤول عن جريمة أو فعل خاطئ.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দোষী নয়
কোনো অপরাধ বা ভুল কাজের জন্য দায়ী নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Nicht schuldig
Nicht verantwortlich für ein Verbrechen oder eine falsche Handlung.
- SpanishEspañol
No culpable
No responsable de un crimen o acción incorrecta.
- Persianفارسی
بیگناه
مسئول نبودن برای یک جرم یا عمل نادرست.
- FrenchFrançais
Non coupable
Pas responsable d'un crime ou d'une mauvaise action.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दोषी नहीं
किसी जुर्म या गलत काम के लिए ज़िम्मेदार नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Non colpevole
Non responsabile di un crimine o di un'azione sbagliata.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não culpado
Não responsável por um crime ou ação errada.
- RussianРусский
Не виновен
Не несет ответственности за преступление или неправомерное действие.
- Urduاردو
بے قصور
کسی جرم یا غلط کام کا ذمہ دار نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
无罪
没有做错事或犯罪。
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Frequently asked questions about Not guilty
What does Not guilty mean?
Not responsible for a crime or wrong action.
What is the definition of Not guilty?
Innocent of a charge or accusation; not responsible for wrongdoing.
How do you use Not guilty in a sentence?
The jury found him not guilty of all charges.
Can you give another example of Not guilty?
She declared the defendant not guilty after reviewing the evidence.
What are synonyms for Not guilty?
Common alternatives include innocent, acquitted, exonerated.
What is the opposite of Not guilty?
Opposite meanings include guilty.
What words go with Not guilty?
It commonly pairs with declare not guilty, plead not guilty, verdict of not guilty.
What are common mistakes when using Not guilty?
Confused with 'innocent' as both can imply lack of guilt. Used inappropriately in non-legal contexts. Mispronounced or miswritten as 'not guity'.
How do you pronounce Not guilty?
US: //nɑt ˈɡɪlti//, UK: //nɒt ˈɡɪlti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Not guilty formal or informal?
"Not guilty" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Not guilty?
Commonly used in legal contexts, appropriate in court or serious discussions. Not suitable for casual conversation or humor.