Blamelessly

/ˈbleɪmləsli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is without blame; innocently or in a way deserving no criticism or fault.

Etymology

From 'blameless' (free from blame) plus the adverb suffix '-ly.' The word 'blameless' itself comes from 'blame' plus '-less' (without).

Kelly Says

When someone says they acted 'blamelessly,' they're claiming total innocence—but this word rarely appears outside formal or legal language because 'innocently' is more natural!

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