Synonyms of guiltless

guiltless

adjective

ˈgilt-ləs 

as in innocent

free from guilt or blame

if the jury acquits him, he is guiltless in the eyes of the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• innocent
• acquitted
• blameless
• irreproachable
• faultless
• inculpable
• in the clear
• lily-white
• ethical
• impeccable
• clear
• moral
• cleared
• absolved
• virtuous
• cleanhanded
• vindicated
• righteous
• exonerated
• upright
• law-abiding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• guilty
• culpable
• punishable
• blameworthy
• accused
• indictable
• blamable
• impeachable
• convicted
• condemned
• censurable
• indicted
• shamefaced
• impeached
• hangdog
• shamed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of guiltless

In any year, in any culture, there are no antagonists (save for Nazis) better suited as action cinema heavies; rooting against child trafficking lowlifes is moral, easy, and best of all, a completely guiltless pleasure. — Andy Crump, IndieWire, 15 June 2026

Chick lit was flippant and fizzy and fun, above all, as effervescent and guiltless as a vodka soda. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026

Many fans found its generally joyous treatment of Miranda’s guiltless affair with Che, a nonbinary comedian, in the first season off-putting. — Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 21 June 2023