What is another word for neutrality?

Common synonyms for neutrality include disinterest.

What is the opposite of neutrality?

Antonyms of neutrality include involvement, partisanship, bias, alignment, intervention.

Synonyms for

Neutrality

Noun / nu:ˈtrælʌti: / Another word for neutrality — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality

Synonyms & similar words

disinterest impartiality neutrism nonalignment neuterness fairness disinterest objectivity detachment impartialness neuter evenhandedness neutronization nonpartisanship neutronization nondiscriminatory equality equity

Synonyms by register

Formal

impartiality nonpartisanship objectivity detachment

Informal

sitting on the fence staying out of it hands-off approach

Literary

equanimity dispassion

Antonyms

involvement partisanship bias alignment intervention engagement partiality

Common collocations

maintain neutrality
declare neutrality
armed neutrality
strict neutrality
political neutrality
economic neutrality
observe neutrality

Word family

noun neutrality

adjective neutral

Usage note

Neutrality often refers to a state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, or argument. It can also refer to a lack of distinctive or positive qualities.

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