neutral

The word “neutral” has 2 syllables: neu-tral

It's pronounced as /ˈnjuːtrəl/


What is synonym and antonym for neutral?

In the thesaurus, “neutral” has 12 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for neutral along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for neutral

  • autonomous
  • beige
  • boring
  • dull
  • featureless
  • impartial
  • independent
  • noncommittal
  • nondescript
  • nonpartisan
  • sovereign
  • tame

Antonyms for neutral

  • allied
  • biased
  • bold
  • catchy
  • dramatic
  • emphatic
  • flamboyant
  • partial
  • partisan
  • showy
  • striking
  • unfair

Meanings of neutral

  • noun
    1. A nonaligned state, or a member of such a state.
    2. A person who takes no side in a dispute.
    3. An individual or entity serving as an arbitrator or adjudicator.
    4. A neutral hue.
    5. The position of a set of gears in which power cannot be transmitted to the drive mechanism.
    6. An electrical terminal or conductor which has zero or close to zero voltage with respect to the ground.
  • adjective
    1. Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.
    2. Favouring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate; unbiased.
    3. (grammar) Neither positive nor negative.
    4. Neither beneficial nor harmful.
    5. Having no sex; neuter.
    6. Having no obvious colour; gray.
    7. Neither positive nor negative; possessing no charge or equivalent positive and negative charge such that there is no imbalance.
    8. Having a pH near 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.

Example Sentences

  • She prefers to take a neutral stance in debates to avoid conflict.
  • The room was painted in neutral tones like beige and gray to create a calming atmosphere.
  • His response was deliberately neutral to prevent offending anyone.
  • The company maintains a neutral position on political issues to appeal to a broader audience.
  • The neutral colors of the outfit made it suitable for both formal and casual events.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neutral, such as: allied, autonomous, beige, biased, bold, boring, catchy.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abstinent

  • abstemious
  • ascetic
  • ascetical
  • austere
  • balanced
  • bearable
  • calm
  • cautious
  • conservative
  • continent
  • disciplined
  • gentle
  • limited
  • middle-of-the-road
  • mild
  • modest
  • neutral
  • nondrinker
  • not extreme
  • pleasant
  • prudish
  • reasonable
  • restrained
  • rigid
  • sedate
  • serious
  • sober
  • soft
  • steady
  • tame
  • teetotaler
  • teetotalist
  • temperate
  • tolerable
  • tolerant

baffling

  • balking
  • barring
  • bewildering
  • checkmate
  • confounding
  • confused
  • confusing
  • crossing
  • debarment
  • determent
  • deterrence
  • disjointed
  • disorganized
  • enigmatic
  • foiling
  • forbidding
  • frustrating
  • frustration
  • hampering
  • incomprehensible
  • muddled
  • mystifying
  • negation
  • neutralization
  • nullification
  • perplexing
  • puzzling
  • thwarting
  • unfathomable
  • unorganized

cancelers

  • balances
  • ballasts
  • correctives
  • counterbalances
  • counterpoises
  • counters
  • neutralizers
  • offsets

cancellers

  • balances
  • ballasts
  • correctives
  • counterbalances
  • counterpoises
  • counters
  • neutralizers
  • offsets

debarment


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