artlessness, innocence, ingenuousness, naturalness
(noun) the quality of innocent naivete
innocence
(noun) a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense; āthe trial established his innocenceā
purity, pureness, sinlessness, innocence, whiteness
(noun) the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil
Source: WordNet® 3.1
innocence (countable and uncountable, plural innocences)
Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.
Synonym: unguilt
Antonym: guilt
Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.
Synonym: naivety
Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.
Synonym: harmlessness
Antonym: harmfulness
(obsolete) Imbecility; mental deficiency.
Source: Wiktionary
In"no*cence, n. Etym: [F. innocence, L. innocentia. See Innocent.]
1. The state or quality of being innocent; freedom from that which is harmful or infurious; harmlessness.
2. The state or quality of being morally free from guilt or sin; purity of heart; blamelessness. The silence often of pure innocence Persuades when speaking fails. Shak. Banished from man's life his happiest life, Simplicity and spotless innocence! Milton.
3. The state or quality of being not chargeable for, or guilty of, a particular crime or offense; as, the innocence of the prisoner was clearly shown.
4. Simplicity or plainness, bordering on weakness or silliness; artlessness; ingenuousness. Chaucer. Shak.
Syn.
– Harmlessness; innocuousness; blamelessness; purity; sinlessness; guiltlessness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 May 2025
(adjective) of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes; āchemical fertilizerā
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
