innocent
When used as an adjective, "innocent" often describes someone who has not done something wrong (legal sense) or someone who is too trusting (personality sense). When used as a noun, it refers to a person. In this form, you must use an article like "an" or "the" before the word (e.g., "He is an innocent"). Be careful with the context: calling someone "innocent" can be a compliment (meaning pure) or a slight criticism (meaning naive or unaware).
💬Casual Conversation
Just saw the charge for that 'art supply' kit. You're not pulling a fast one on me, right?
Omg stop. It was an innocent purchase for my final project.
Meanings
Not guilty of a specified crime or offense.
"The jury found the defendant innocent of all charges."
Simple, naive, or lacking experience or knowledge of evil.
"She had an innocent belief that everyone told the truth."
Not intended to cause harm or offense; harmless.
"It was just an innocent joke, but he took it personally."
A person who is naive or lacks experience.
"He was a complete innocent in the ways of the corporate world."