innocence
/ˈɪnəsəns/
noun
- The state of being not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.
- The lawyer presented evidence to prove her client's innocence.
- He maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
- The jury was convinced of the defendant's innocence.
- Lack of experience, knowledge, or understanding of the world's unpleasant or evil aspects; purity or simplicity.
- Children have a natural innocence that adults often miss.
- She looked at him with wide-eyed innocence, not understanding the joke.
- The story captures the innocence of youth before life's hardships begin.
- Freedom from sin or moral wrong; blamelessness.
- The painting depicts the innocence of Adam and Eve before the fall.
- Many religions teach about the innocence of the soul.
- She lived a life of innocence and kindness.
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