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neutral
Meaning: not supporting or favoring either side in a conflict or dispute
neutral in a sentence
How neutral is used in real sentences:
Switzerland remained neutral during much of the conflict in the region.
As the two candidates argued on stage, the moderator worked hard to remain neutral and avoid favoring either speaker.
“Elder Ray stayed neutral and refused to favor Mira or the dolphins.”
— from the passage The Lantern Captain
Synonyms for neutral
Other words for neutral — impartial, unbiased and detached — carry the same meaning.
Antonyms of neutral
Words that mean the opposite of neutral:
- biased
- partisan
Where it comes from
From Latin neutralis 'of neither side'
Memory hook
NEUTRAL like a car in NEUTRAL gear — going nowhere, taking no side.