neutral

/ˈnuː.tɹəl/

UK: /ˈnjuː.tɹəl/

NUː · tɹəl (2 syllables)

English Adj Top 8,081

Definition

Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.

From Middle French neutral (compare modern French neutre), from Latin neutrālis. By surface analysis, neuter + -al.

"I am neutral regarding the issue of gay marriage."
"The heart can not possibly remain neutral, but constantly takes part one way or the other."
"a neutral person"