Innocence (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of innocent naivete.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The little girl's wide eyes and trusting smile radiated innocence as she hugged the stranger.
- His innocence was endearing, but also a bit worrying, as he navigated the complex and often corrupt business world.
- The tourists' innocence about the local customs often led to unintentionally offending the locals.
- Her innocence was a refreshing change from the cynicism that seemed to pervade the city.
- The innocence of childhood was something he desperately clung to, even as he faced the harsh realities of adulthood.
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Meaning 2
A state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense; "the trial established his innocence".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
The state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.