Neutral - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈnuːtrəl|  American pronunciation of the word neutral
Brit.  |ˈnjuːtr(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word neutral

noun

- one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute

adjective

- having no personal preference (syn: impersonal)
a neutral observer
- having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive (syn: indifferent, inert)
- not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest
- lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics
a neutral personality that made no impression whatever
- having no net electric charge

Extra examples

He put the car in neutral.

Their sister remained a neutral in the dispute.

The two countries were neutrals while their neighbors were at war.

He remained neutral while his brothers argued.

She tries to be a fair and neutral journalist.

The battle took place in neutral waters.

The duel will be held on neutral ground.

The report was written in neutral language.

“Why did you do that?” he asked in a neutral tone of voice.

He was dissatisfied with his neutral life.

It was a good game to watch for the neutrals.

Graham put the van in neutral and jumped out into the road.

I always tried to remain neutral when they started arguing.

Clive decided to adopt a neutral position.

The British government acted as a neutral observer during the talks.

Word forms

noun
singular: neutral
plural: neutrals
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