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/
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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“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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