Definitions

in the clear

ADJECTIVE

blameless

Synonyms

WEAK

above suspicion clean clean-handed clear crimeless exemplary faultless good guilt-free guiltless immaculate impeccable inculpable innocent irreprehensible irreproachable not guilty perfect pure righteous stainless unblemished unimpeachable unoffending unspotted unsullied untarnished upright virtuous

Antonyms

WEAK

culpable guilty impeachable reproachable responsible

ADJECTIVE

innocent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

honest legitimate pure uninvolved virtuous

STRONG

clean clear good guiltless safe stainless upright virginal

WEAK

above suspicion angelic chaste cleanhanded crimeless exemplary faultless free of guilt-free immaculate impeccable impeccant inculpable irreproachable lawful legal licit not guilty pristine righteous sinless spotless unblemished uncensurable uncorrupt unimpeachable unoffending unsullied untainted

Antonyms

STRONG

guilty immoral sinful stained unvirtuous

WEAK

bad blamable corrupt cunning evil experienced impure knowledgeable

ADJECTIVE

lily-white

Synonyms

WEAK

above suspicion angelic angelical chaste clean cleanhanded clear crimeless exemplary faultless free of good guilt-free guiltless harmless honest immaculate impeccable impeccant inculpable irreproachable lawful legal legitimate licit not guilty pristine pure pure as the driven snow righteous safe sinless spotless stainless unblamable unblemished uncensurable uncorrupt uncorrupted undefiled unimpeachable uninvolved unoffending unstained unsullied untainted upright virginal virtuous

ADJECTIVE

unblamable

Synonyms

WEAK

above suspicion angelic blameless chaste clean cleanhanded clear crimeless exemplary faultless free of good guilt-free guiltless harmless honest immaculate impeccable impeccant inculpable irreproachable lawful legal legitimate licit lily-white not guilty pristine pure righteous safe sinless spotless stainless unblemished uncensurable uncorrupt unimpeachable uninvolved unoffending unsullied untainted upright virginal virtuous

ADJECTIVE

uncorrupted

Synonyms

WEAK

above suspicion angelic angelical chaste clean cleanhanded clear crimeless exemplary faultless free of good guilt-free guiltless honest immaculate impeccable impeccant inculpable irreproachable lawful legal legitimate licit lily-white not guilty pristine pure pure as the driven snow righteous safe sinless spotless stainless unblemished uncensurable uncorrupt undefiled unimpeachable uninvolved unoffending unstained unsullied untainted upright virginal virtuous

ADJECTIVE

untainted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pristine unsullied

WEAK

above suspicion angelic angelical chaste clean cleanhanded clear crimeless exemplary faultless free of good guilt-free guiltless honest immaculate impeccable impeccant inculpable irreproachable lawful legal legitimate licit lily-white not guilty pure pure as the driven snow righteous safe sinless spotless stainless unblemished uncensurable uncorrupt uncorrupted undefiled unimpeachable uninvolved unoffending unstained upright virginal virtuous

ADJECTIVE

virginal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angelic chaste pristine

STRONG

clean clear good safe stainless upright

WEAK

above suspicion angelical cleanhanded crimeless exemplary faultless free of guilt-free guiltless honest immaculate impeccable impeccant inculpable irreproachable lawful legal legitimate licit lily-white not guilty pure pure as the driven snow righteous sinless spotless unblemished uncensurable uncorrupt uncorrupted undefiled unimpeachable uninvolved unoffending unstained unsullied untainted virtuous

Antonyms

STRONG

stained unvirtuous

ADJECTIVE

virtuous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

honest honorable noble principled righteous wholesome

WEAK

blameless celibate chaste clean-living effective effectual efficient excellent exemplary faithful guiltless high-principled incorruptible inculpable irreprehensible legit moral moralistic on the level on the up and up praiseworthy pure regular right-minded spotless straight true-blue unsullied untainted untarnished up front upright without reproach worthy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad dishonest

WEAK

sinful unethical vile wicked

Example Sentences

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Just one minute later, Portland guard Jrue Holiday thought he was in the clear, with Wembanyama stationed far from the rim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

All other apps on your device will be transmitting in the clear.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Still, the analysts said search makes up most of Google’s business, and the company isn’t quite in the clear from mounting competition with AI-powered search engines, regardless of what management shares during its earnings report.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 13, 2025

They fish in the clear, turquoise waters, and grow what vegetables they can in the sandy ground.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

The animals rushed to the top of it and gazed round them in the clear morning light.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell

in the clear

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