ˈɪnəsn̩s ˈpjʊəɹɪti ˈpjʊɹɪti waɪt ˈwaɪtnəs the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black) lightness or fairness of complexion only the whiteness of her cheeks gave any indication of the stress from which she was suffering the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil