neutral

UK /ˈnjuː.tɹəl/ US /ˈnuː.tɹəl/
adj 5noun 5

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1

(adj.) not supporting either side

VERBS

be | remain, stay

ADV

strictly

The referee tried to remain strictly neutral during the heated match between the two rival teams.

completely

basically, broadly

The government remained basically neutral during the dispute between the two companies.

politically

The international organization remained politically neutral during the dispute between the two countries.

PREP

about

She remained neutral about which restaurant to choose for dinner.

2

(adj.) not showing strong qualities/feelings/colour

VERBS

be, seem

The referee tried to be neutral during the match, but everyone could tell he favored the home team.

remain

keep sth

When the argument got heated, Sarah kept her expression neutral and listened carefully.

ADV

perfectly

fairly, quite, relatively

The restaurant's decor was quite neutral, with white walls and simple furniture.

apparently | carefully

3

(adj.) not affected by sth

VERBS

be, seem

ADV

culturally, ethically, ideologically, morally, politically

The teacher tried to remain politically neutral when discussing the election with her students.

PHRASES

gender neutral

The company designed a gender neutral uniform so all employees would feel comfortable.

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