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

Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since the mid-19th century, but its meaning has been debated for years. — Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Swiss voters rejected a right-wing proposal to tighten the country’s neutrality rules, with 70% voting against it and every region opposing the measure. — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Switzerland’s neutrality was never absolute and often a la carte, even during many 20th-century wars. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026

Swiss voters on Sunday decisively rejected stricter neutrality rules that would have prevented the country from sanctioning Russia and curbed its cooperation with NATO, delivering a boost to the alliance’s efforts to counter Moscow. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 Sep. 2026