neutral

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /หˆnuหtrษ™l/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /หˆnjuหtrษ™l/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-C1
adjective
B2

not taking sides in a disagreement or competition

The referee must stay neutral to be fair to both teams.

B2

not taking part in a war or supporting any side

Sweden remained neutral during the war.

B2

showing no strong feelings or opinions

She kept a neutral expression when hearing the news.

C1

not affected by something

Money itself is neutral; it's how you use it that matters.

C1

not bright or strong in color, like gray or beige

Painting the walls a neutral color makes the room feel bigger.

R

neither acid nor alkaline

Pure water has a neutral pH level.

R

having no positive or negative electrical charge

Make sure the neutral wire is properly connected.

noun
R

the gear position where no power goes to the wheels

Put the car in neutral before starting the engine.

R

a person or country that does not take sides

The country acted as a neutral in the conflict.

R

a color that is not bright, like gray or beige

She prefers to wear neutrals like gray and cream.

translation

adj. not taking sides in a disagreement or competition; not taking part in a war or supporting any side; showing no strong feelings or opinions; not affected by something; not bright or strong in color, like gray or beige; neither acid nor alkaline; having no positive or negative electrical charge
n. the gear position where no power goes to the wheels; a person or country that does not take sides; a color that is not bright, like gray or beige

Word Forms

Plural neutrals