clear conscience

NOUN

clean slate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fresh start

WEAK

clean hands clean sweep new beginning square one tabula rasa

NOUN

innocence

Synonyms

STRONG

chastity guiltlessness immaculateness impeccability incorruptibility incorruption inculpability probity purity righteousness sinlessness uprightness virtue

WEAK

clean hands stainlessness

Antonyms

WEAK

badness blame corruption evil experience guilt impurity knowledge sin treacherousness wildness

NOUN

peace of mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calmness comfort contentment happiness pleasure satisfaction serenity tranquility well-being

WEAK

bliss cheer composure delight ecstasy elation euphoria exuberance felicity fulfillment high spirits joy peacefulness quiet mind soothingness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discontent dissatisfaction disturbance gloom misery pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness

Example Sentences

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"We accept the apology and the request for forgiveness with the full conviction that the king, with a clear conscience, wishes to cooperate in healing and restoration," said Wilgo Ommen, representative of the Indigenous communities.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

There were some incidents of poor care that I did not record on camera but I left with a clear conscience.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

I don’t feel like I could recommend this former co-worker to another employer with a clear conscience.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2023

At the end of the play, no one can possibly have a clear conscience.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023

She would like to stand here before him with a clear conscience.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

clear conscience

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