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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When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.

— Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
In a cruel coup de grace, Acosta reached into Shuler’s bag to steal an item while the innocent customer was still alive, prosecutors said.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 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

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Christie Brinkley and her daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, share an impeccable sense of style.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026
The impeccable craftsmanship will be clear to even an untrained eye, but learning about the symbolism and process behind each design enriches the experience exponentially.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of impeccable

Adjective

The sincerity of service that Anasazi delivered was faultless throughout.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 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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