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neutral

adjective
ˈnjuːtrəl

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
impartial; not supporting either side in a conflict or disagreement; unbiased
not supporting or favoring either side in a conflict or dispute

Example Sentences

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

The judge remained neutral during the court proceedings.

The country remained neutral during the conflict.

Example Expressions

neutral stance

Synonyms

unbiased, uncharged, impartial, objective, balanced, nonpartisan, detached, indifferent
Entry 1
unbiased, uncharged
Entry 2
impartial, unbiased, objective, balanced
Entry 3
impartial, unbiased, nonpartisan, detached, indifferent

Antonyms

charged, biased, partial, prejudiced, one-sided, partisan
Entry 1
charged, biased
Entry 2
biased, partial, prejudiced, one-sided
Entry 3
biased, partial, partisan

Collocations

neutral ground, neutral position, remain neutral, neutral color, neutral country, neutral zone
Entry 2
neutral ground, neutral position, remain neutral, neutral color
Entry 3
remain neutral, neutral country, neutral zone, neutral position

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wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
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unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
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