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What is another word for Neutral? – 238 Neutral Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    impartial unbiased balanced fair equitable even-handed unprejudiced dispassionate detached objective disinterested middle-of-the-road moderate restrained reserved calm serene peaceful tranquil stable steady uniform consistent indifferent nonpartisan apolitical nonaligned uncommitted fence-sitting lukewarm ambivalent noncommittal unenthusiastic unresponsive impassive unemotional stoic phlegmatic neutralistic pacific conciliatory reconciliatory mediative diplomatic tactful considerate thoughtful open-minded receptive impartiality neutrality objectivity fairness justice equality detachment aloofness.

    Meaning of Neutral

    The primary meaning of the word "Neutral" is having no strong feeling or opinion, or not supporting any particular side in a dispute.

    Definitions

    • Having no strong feeling or opinion, or not supporting any particular side in a dispute.
    • Not taking part or giving support to either side in a dispute, war, or contest.
    • Having a pH of 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.
    • Having no net electric charge.

    Etymology of Neutral

    The word "Neutral" comes from the Latin "neutralis", meaning "of or belonging to neither side", which is derived from "neuter", meaning "neither one thing nor the other".
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is not taking part or giving support to either side in a dispute.

    Example Uses

    • The country remained neutral during the conflict, refusing to take sides.
    • The judge tried to remain neutral and impartial throughout the trial.
    • The pH of the solution was neutral, neither acidic nor alkaline.
    • The company aims to remain neutral in the political debate, focusing on its business goals.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    biased prejudiced partial unfair one-sided partisan committed enthusiastic passionate emotional excited responsive aligned dedicated devoted fervent zealous ardent fanatical radical extreme militant aggressive hostile belligerent confrontational argumentative opinionated dogmatic bigoted intolerant close-minded unreceptive unresponsive disapproving critical negative opposed resistant antagonistic.

    Related Nouns

    neutrality impartiality objectivity fairness justice equality detachment aloofness indifference ambivalence nonalignment independence autonomy self-governance sovereignty balance stability calmness serenity peacefulness tranquility uniformity consistency moderation restraint reserve calm serenity stability equilibrium poise composure dignity decorum propriety tact diplomacy.

    Related Verbs

    neutralize impartialize objectify balance stabilize calm serene tranquilize moderate restrain reserve detach disengage withdraw abstain refrain remain stay keep maintain preserve conserve protect defend uphold support favor advocate promote encourage sponsor endorse back align commit dedicate devote enthuse excite respond react oppose resist antagonize confront argue debate discuss negotiate mediate arbitrate.

    Related Adjectives

    impartial unbiased balanced fair equitable even-handed unprejudiced dispassionate detached objective disinterested moderate restrained reserved calm serene peaceful tranquil stable steady uniform consistent indifferent nonpartisan apolitical nonaligned uncommitted lukewarm ambivalent noncommittal unenthusiastic unresponsive impassive unemotional stoic phlegmatic neutralistic pacific conciliatory reconciliatory mediative diplomatic tactful considerate thoughtful open-minded receptive just equal autonomous independent self-governing sovereign.