CLEANHANDED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

cleanhanded

adjective

ˈklēn-ˈhan-dəd

Definition of cleanhanded

as in acquitted

free from guilt or blame none of us is exactly cleanhanded in this affair

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Adjective

For the sake of his reputation, anyone whose likeness appears in this book gets VETTED and pronounced innocent by DAVE.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
That innocent childhood fantasy stands in stark contrast to today’s dangerous underground reality.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of innocent

Adjective

Yet this particular Jason underscores the tragedy playing out for all the others, who are blameless and worthy, guilty only of not being the original.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The Red Sox weren’t exactly blameless in the Devers saga, and the whole thing could’ve been avoided with better communication between player and franchise.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of blameless

Adjective

In a bizarre way, meeting the late, great Lynch — whom Watts did an impeccable impression of, pretend cigarette and all — was almost like therapy for the actress, who landed that breakout role at the age of 31.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026
For dinner, go back into town for Feast and Floret's delicious Italian small plates and impeccable vibes—or head to Wm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of impeccable

Adjective

The service The service across the board is practically faultless.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Romero was nearly faultless in the knockout stages of the competition and rallied his team-mates at half-time in the final against Manchester United.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of faultless

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