Neutral Definition & Meaning

neutral
adjective
  1. having no personal preference; "impersonal criticism"; "a neutral observer"
  2. having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive; "inert matter"; "an indifferent chemical in a reaction"
  3. not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest
  4. possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics
  5. having no hue; "neutral colors like black or white"
  6. lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics; "a neutral personality that made no impression whatever"
  7. having no net electric charge
noun
  1. one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute

Synonyms for neutral

achromatic adj

having no hue; "neutral colors like black or white"

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amoral
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colorless adj

lacking in variety and interest; "a colorless and unimaginative person

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impersonal adj

not relating to or responsive to individual persons; "an impersonal corporation

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indifferent adj

marked by a lack of interest; "an apathetic audience"; "the universe is neither hostile nor friendly

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inert adj

unable to move or resist motion having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive; "inert matter

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neutralized adj

made neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive characteristics

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nonaligned adj

not affiliated with any faction, party, or cause

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objective adj

undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena; "an objective appraisal

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unmoral
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"Neutral" in song lyrics

See how neutral is used in real songs:

  • "I'm nice to everybody in school, whether cool, or uncool. I'm neutral"
    Apathy — School
  • "homies know I just cant claim so I stay neutral"
    Brotha Lynch Hung f/ Mia Bruce, T.M. Shades — Walkin' 2 My Funeral
  • "A face like the walls and the ceiling is neutral"
    Buck 65 — Blanc-Bec

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Frequently asked questions

What does neutral mean?
having no personal preference; "impersonal criticism"; "a neutral observer" having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive; "inert matter"; "an indifferent chemical in a reaction" not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics having no hue; "neutral colors like black or white" lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics
What part of speech is neutral?
Neutral is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does neutral have?
Neutral has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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