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blameless

Blameless (adj) means Free of any fault or wrongdoing; innocent. Example: “The investigation found the driver blameless in the accident.”

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Free of any fault or wrongdoing; innocent.
"The investigation found the driver blameless in the accident."
"She led a quiet, blameless life in the small village."

How to use blameless

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot at fault at all — completely innocent of wrongdoing.

Common pairings
blameless conduct found blameless blameless life

Word forms

more blameless comparative, most blameless superlative

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Etymology

From "blame" plus the suffix "-less," meaning "without."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blameless” mean?

The word “blameless” means free of any fault or wrongdoing; innocent. In plain terms, not at fault at all — completely innocent of wrongdoing.

How do you use “blameless” in a sentence?

Here is “blameless” used in a sentence: “The investigation found the driver blameless in the accident.”

What part of speech is “blameless”?

“Blameless” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of blameless?

"blameless" (adj) means free of any fault or wrongdoing; innocent.

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