blameless
Adjective
Medium difficulty
What does “blameless” mean?
adjective.innocent of wrongdoing.
SAT Usage
The term is often found in passages discussing morality, justice, or character assessments. It emphasizes a lack of guilt or responsibility for wrongdoing, contrasting with words like "innocent," which may not convey the same moral integrity or social implication of being above reproach.
Common Confusions
Blameless implies a moral integrity and absence of guilt, while innocent usually suggests a lack of wrongdoing without necessarily conveying the same moral standing or social implication.
Do not choose blameless if the context emphasizes guilt or accountability rather than being innocent of wrongdoing.
Example Sentences
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The investigation found her completely blameless in the matter.