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neutral

/ˈnuː.tɹəl/noun, adjective2 syllables

Neutral means: having no hue.

Synonyms for neutral53

adjective, as in having no hue

achromatic, argent, silver, silvery, silverish, ash-grey, ash-gray, ashy, blackish, black-grey, black-gray, blackish-grey, blackish-gray, blue-white
and 11 more, bluish-white, cool-white, blue-grey, blue-gray, bluish-grey, bluish-gray, blue-black, bluish black, brown-black, brownish-black, brown-grey

adjective, as in having no personal preference

impersonal, objective, nonsubjective

adjective, as in having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

inert, indifferent, unreactive

adjective, as in possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics

neutralized, neutralised, viewless

adjective, as in lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics

colorless, colourless

adjective, as in having no net electric charge

electroneutral, uncharged

adjective, as in not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest

nonaligned

also used for neutral

disinterested, candid, cold, clinical, detached, egal, equal, equitable, evenhanded, innocuous, sexless, beige, chargeless, angel gear

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Opposites of neutral

positive, negative

What does neutral mean?8

adjective

1

having no hue“neutral colors like black or white”

2

having no personal preference“impersonal criticism”

3

having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive“inert matter”

4

possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics

5

lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics“a neutral personality that made no impression whatever”

6

having no net electric charge

7

not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest

noun

1

one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Neutral in a sentence

  • Because we are anational, we promote a neutral language.shekitten
  • She forced herself to meet his eyes, maintaining a neutral expression.Nuel
  • If you are not sure, or the status is uncertain, mark neutral.neytiri
  • To a right-winger, right-wing opinions are neutral.Miktsoanit
  • Use simple language in a gentle, neutral and clear tone.DJ_Saidez
  • In all relations between peoples, a neutral language must be used.mailohilohi
  • The senator remained neutral in the furious controversy.unknown
  • What are the gender-neutral relative pronouns to refer to people?DJ_Saidez

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Forms of neutral

as a noun

plural
neutrals