NEUTRAL Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

neutral

adjective

as in independent

not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war Sweden remained neutral during World War II, refusing to join either side in the conflict

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as in boring

lacking in distinctive features or qualities the hero is the novel's only fully fleshed person, all the others being rather neutral characters who are just there to advance the plot

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Recent Examples of neutral She was seen at a hotel wearing bright white sneakers to complement her light pink Chanel look, and at the photo call itself showcased a neutral open-toe heeled sandal. —

Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 Next door, The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth—the town’s original luxury resort—has a cozy, intimate vibe with a candlelit entry, guest rooms in neutral colors that mimic the natural landscape, and Whitebark Restaurant, with warm-toned textured wood accents and soft leather seating. —

Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026 Both homes feature a neutral color palette with light wooden accents and extensive glass windows overlooking the ocean. —

Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 If you’re set on some sort of neutral grey, Hull also suggests looking for grays with beige tones to add more depth. —

Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for neutral

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Jeffries first looked to California, where an independent commission had drawn a map that, in 2024, gave Democrats forty-three of the state’s fifty-two congressional seats.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
By the start of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman second season in the fall of 1976, the show had expanded to 125 independent markets, now putting it in front of a potential fifty-five million households.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026