1. in a way that shows no knowledge of wrongdoing or evil; without guilt or harmful intent
2. in a naive or unsuspecting manner; without awareness of potential harm or deception

Examples

• She innocently asked about his past, not knowing it was a sensitive topic.
• The child innocently picked the flowers from the neighbor’s garden.
• He innocently believed everything his friends told him.
• The question was asked innocently enough, but it caused an argument.
• She innocently wandered into the restricted area.
• The students innocently thought the test would be easy.
• He innocently mentioned her name, unaware of the tension it would create.