Synonyms of neutrality

neutrality

noun

nü-ˈtra-lə-tē 

as in objectivity

lack of favoritism toward one side or another

his unimpeachable neutrality makes him the ideal person to judge which of us is right

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objectivity
• neutralism
• objectiveness
• impartiality
• nonpartisanship
• fairness
• equity
• evenhandedness
• disinterest
• justice
• tolerance
• disinterestedness
• detachment
• fair-mindedness
• indifference
• unconcern
• apathy
• broad-mindedness
• straddling
• open-mindedness
• fence-sitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bias
• prejudice
• favor
• partisanship
• favoritism
• partiality
• chauvinism
• nepotism
• subjectivity
• one-sidedness
• tendency
• nonobjectivity
• inclination
• predisposition
• propensity
• predilection
• penchant
• proclivity
• bent
• subjectiveness
• prejudgment
• preconception
• leaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of neutrality

That neutrality can provide exposure to the broader market without requiring one architecture to dominate. — John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

The implicit neutrality of letting an inanimate object guided by a mysterious, principled force make the decision — rather than a living, breathing, fallible entity — is meant to elevate the honor. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026

Honda is still intent on reaching carbon neutrality, and the best way to do so is with vehicles that produce no emissions, though the development of such models is temporarily on pause. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

The pundits feasted on her neutrality, most venomously Megyn Kelly, who called her a coward. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026