neutrality

Definitions

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, or war.

The quality or state of being impartial or having no strongly marked characteristics or features.

The condition of being chemically inactive or having a pH of seven.

Examples

The country maintained its strict neutrality throughout the duration of the conflict.

The judge was praised for his neutrality during the highly publicized trial.

The organization prides itself on its political neutrality when reporting the news.

Synonyms

impartiality detachment objectivity nonalignment disinterest fairness unbiasedness

Antonyms

bias partiality partisanship prejudice favoritism involvement subjectivity