Guiltlessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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guiltlessly

 

[ ˈɡɪltləsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a manner without guilt or blame

In a guiltless manner; without feeling or being accused of wrongdoing.

Synonyms

blamelessly, innocently, purely

Examples of usage

  • She smiled guiltlessly, unaware of the trouble she had caused.
  • He walked guiltlessly down the street, his conscience clear.

Translations

Translations of the word "guiltlessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem culpa

🇮🇳 निर्दोषता से

🇩🇪 unschuldig

🇮🇩 tanpa rasa bersalah

🇺🇦 без вини

🇵🇱 niewinnie

🇯🇵 罪なく

🇫🇷 sans culpabilité

🇪🇸 sin culpa

🇹🇷 suçsuzca

🇰🇷 죄 없이

🇸🇦 بدون ذنب

🇨🇿 nevinně

🇸🇰 nevinne

🇨🇳 无罪

🇸🇮 nedolžno

🇮🇸 saklauslega

🇰🇿 кінәсіз

🇬🇪 უდანაშაულოდ

🇦🇿 günahsız

🇲🇽 sin culpa

Etymology

The word 'guiltlessly' is derived from the word 'guiltless', which originated in the late 14th century. The suffix -ly is added to form the adverb 'guiltlessly', meaning without guilt or blame. The concept of guiltlessness has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts, highlighting the importance of moral responsibility and conscience. The adverb 'guiltlessly' is commonly used in literature, conversations, and everyday language to describe actions or behaviors that are free from guilt or blame.

See also: guilt, guiltily, guiltless, guiltlessness, guilty.