ˌækɹəʊˈmæt.ɪk ɪmˈpɝsənəl ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt ɪnˈɝt ˈnjuːtɹəl ˈnuːtɹəl ˈnjuːtɹəl ˈnuːtɹəl having no net electric charge having no hue neutral colors like black or white lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics a neutral personality that made no impression whatever not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest having no personal preference impersonal criticism a neutral observer possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive inert matter an indifferent chemical in a reaction one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute