cleanhanded

adjective

ˈklēn-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce cleanhanded (audio)
Definition of cleanhandednext
as in acquitted
free from guilt or blame none of us is exactly cleanhanded in this affair

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanhanded
  1. innocent
  2. blameless
  3. impeccable
  4. faultless
Adjective
  • But the sexy stuff in Wharton’s archive is what inspired Frost to make an Age of Innocence that’s not so innocent after all.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026
  • It's actually prevented innocent people from being detained by police.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • Riley certainly wasn’t blameless, especially considering how much time his team had to prepare for Wisconsin.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of blameless
Adjective
  • The rooms Most of the 297 rooms and suites occupy a 30-storey tower added in the ’90s, where champagne tones, glossy dark woods, and silk accents meet impeccable detail.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Right out of the box, without any in-app customization, the WH-1000XM5s deliver impeccable sound with robust bass, crisp highs, and rich mids.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 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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