English dictionary
neutral
adjectivePronunciation
ˈnjuːtɹəl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- having no net electric charge
adjective
- having no hue
adjective
- lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics
adjective
- not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest
adjective
- having no personal preference
adjective
- possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics
adjective
- having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
noun
- one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute
Example sentences
neutral colors like black or white
a neutral personality that made no impression whatever
impersonal criticism
a neutral observer
inert matter
an indifferent chemical in a reaction