neutrally — in a way that does not support or help either side in a conflict, argument, or competition
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that does not support or help either side in a conflict, argument, or competition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnuːtrəli/
Korean meaning: 중립적으로, 편견 없이
Korean pronunciation: **뉴**트럴리
Example Sentences
- The AI assistant answered neutrally, 'Both pizza and hamburgers have their merits.'
- My mom tried to stay neutrally when my sister and I fought over the last piece of cake.
- The journalist reported neutrally on the controversial political issue.
neutrally
ADVERB//ˈnuːtrəli//
in a way that does not support or help either side in a conflict, argument, or competition
The judge listened neutrally to both sides of the debate.
The mediator spoke neutrally during the conflict. (NEITHER SIDE + LY = NEUTRALLY → in a way that supports neither side)
By listening neutrally, the groups responded mutually and ended peacefully.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'neuter'(둘 다 아닌)에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '남성도 여성도 아닌'이라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 흐르면서 '어느 쪽도 편들지 않는' 중립의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The AI assistant answered neutrally, 'Both pizza and hamburgers have their merits.'”
“My mom tried to stay neutrally when my sister and I fought over the last piece of cake.”
“The journalist reported neutrally on the controversial political issue.”
“He smiled neutrally when asked about his salary, giving nothing away.”
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