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Definitions

neutral

[noo-truhl, nyoo-] / ˈnu trəl, ˈnyu- /
ADJECTIVE
impartial, noncommittal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disinterested evenhanded fair-minded inactive indifferent nonaligned nonpartisan unbiased uncommitted undecided uninvolved
STRONG
calm cool noncombatant
WEAK
aloof bystanding clinical collected detached disengaged dispassionate easy impersonal inert middle-of-road nonbelligerent nonchalant nonparticipating on sidelines on the fence pacifistic poker-faced relaxed unaligned unconcerned unprejudiced
Antonyms
STRONGEST
biased concerned decided interested involved prejudiced
STRONG
agitated excited
WEAK
partial predisposed
ADJECTIVE
flat, dull to senses
Synonyms
STRONGEST
vague
STRONG
abstract achromatic drab intermediate vanilla
WEAK
colorless expressionless indeterminate indistinct indistinguishable toneless undefined
Antonyms
WEAK
bright loud strong

Example Sentences

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Abuja was presented as neutral territory - officially described as "no man's land".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

However, many investment advisors see the development in more neutral terms.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Listing images reveal an incredibly tasteful interior, with a neutral, elegant palette used throughout the home, which is filled with natural light.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Particle beam generators fire neutral hydrogen particles into the chamber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

“My taste buds are neutral territory, I swear.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.