neutral
/ˈnuːtrəl/
noun
- A person or country that does not support either side in a conflict or disagreement.
- During the debate, the neutrals refused to vote for either candidate.
- The treaty was signed by both sides and witnessed by a neutral.
- Sweden has historically acted as a neutral in international disputes.
- The position of a gear shift when no gears are engaged, so the engine runs without moving the vehicle.
- He left the truck in neutral while he waited for the light to change.
- Put the car in neutral before starting the engine.
- Always shift to neutral when you are stopped for a long time.
- A neutral color, especially in fashion or design.
- The designer used a palette of neutrals for the living room.
- She prefers neutrals like cream and taupe for her wardrobe.
- Neutrals are easy to mix and match with brighter colors.
adjective
- Not supporting either side in a disagreement, war, or competition.
- The referee must stay neutral and treat both teams fairly.
- Switzerland remained neutral during both world wars.
- She tried to stay neutral when her friends argued about politics.
- Having no strong or noticeable color, such as white, gray, beige, or black.
- He wore a neutral jacket that matched almost everything.
- Neutral colors like gray and white are popular for office spaces.
- She painted the living room a neutral beige to make it feel calm.
- Not having a strong positive or negative quality; bland or moderate.
- His tone was neutral, so I couldn't tell if he was happy or upset.
- The movie got neutral reviews — neither great nor terrible.
- The sauce had a neutral flavor, so you could add your own spices.
- In chemistry, neither acidic nor basic; having a pH of about 7.
- A neutral solution will not change the color of litmus paper.
- The soil in this garden is neutral, which is good for most plants.
- Pure water is neutral, with a pH of 7.
- In physics or engineering, having no net electrical charge.
- When the charges balance, the object becomes neutral.
- The wire is neutral and does not carry any current.
- A neutral atom has an equal number of protons and electrons.