Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

innocency

noun
/ˈɪnəsənsi/
Definition
The state of being innocent; lack of guilt or corruption.
Examples
  • The child’s innocency shone through her carefree laughter.
  • His innocency was reflected in his honest and straightforward demeanor.
  • She spoke with the innocency of someone who had never experienced deception.
Meaning
Innocency refers to a quality or condition of being free from guilt, sin, or moral wrong. It often implies purity and naivety.
Synonyms
  • naivety
  • purity
  • innocence
  • blamelessness