Blameless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective

Meaning & Definition of Blameless

Blameless (noun)

  1. an expression of disapproval or reproach, censure
  2. a state of being blameworthy, culpability
  3. fault, sin

Blameless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. free from guilt or blame

    "a blameless baby shouldn't have to suffer for his parents' mistakes"

    similar: cleanhanded, clear, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inculpable, innocent, irreproachable, lily-white, in the clear
    related: absolved, acquitted, cleared, exonerated, vindicated, ethical, law-abiding, moral, righteous, upright, virtuous
    opposite: guilty
    near: blamable, blameworthy, censurable, culpable, impeachable, indictable, punishable, accused, impeached, indicted, condemned, convicted, hangdog, shamed, shamefaced

Related Entry: Blame (noun)

Blame is a different word from Blameless. The synonyms below are for blame, not for blameless.

  1. responsibility for wrongdoing or failure

    "willingly accepted the blame for not seeing that the kitchen was properly cleaned"

    similar: culpability, fault, guilt, onus, rap
    related: blameworthiness, complicity, guiltiness, sinfulness, accusation, censure, condemnation, denunciation, finger-pointing, reproach, regret, remorse, self-reproach, shame
    opposite: blamelessness, faultlessness, guiltlessness, innocence

  2. the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right

    "blame for the school's poor performance in standardized tests was attributed to several factors"

    similar: fault, liability, responsibility
    related: accountability, answerability

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blameless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blameless:

cleanhanded, clear, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inculpable, innocent, irreproachable, lily-white, in the clear

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Blameless

Words with the opposite meaning of Blameless:

guilty

Related Words for Blameless

absolved, acquitted, cleared, exonerated, vindicated, ethical, law-abiding, moral, righteous, upright, virtuous

Near Antonyms of Blameless

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

Word Forms of Blameless

Derived words: blameless (adjective), blamelessly (adverb), blamelessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Blameless

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Blameless

What does "Blameless" mean?

"Blameless" means an expression of disapproval or reproach, censure. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an expression of disapproval or reproach, censure.

What is another word for "Blameless"?

Other words for "Blameless" include cleanhanded, clear, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inculpable, innocent and irreproachable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blameless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Blameless"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blameless". Common alternatives include cleanhanded, clear, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inculpable, innocent, irreproachable, lily-white and in the clear.

What is the opposite of "Blameless"?

Antonyms of "Blameless" include guilty. Near antonyms include blamable, blameworthy, censurable and culpable.

How do you use "Blameless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blameless" in a sentence: "a blameless baby shouldn't have to suffer for his parents' mistakes".

Is "Blameless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Blameless" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Blameless"?

First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Blameless" meaning "free from guilt or blame"?

When "Blameless" (adjective) means free from guilt or blame, synonyms include cleanhanded, clear, faultless, guiltless, impeccable and inculpable. Opposites in this sense include guilty.