guiltless

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective free from evil or guilt

Etymology

From Middle English giltles, gultles, gyltles, from Old English *gyltlēas, equivalent to guilt + -less. Compare Old English sċyldlēas (“guiltless”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

innocent, clean-handed

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