Let's Build Vocabulary – 1422
The word for the day is neutral /ˈnjuːtr(ə)l/ adjective तटस्थ
- not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.
- not saying or doing anything to encourage or help any of the groups.
Eg:-
- Journalists are supposed to be politically neutral.
- I didn't take my parent's side; I tried to remain neutral.
Similar Words
indifferent, coastal, indifferent, effortless, independent, autonomous, impartial
Opposite in Meaning
allied, unfair, partial, partisan, biased, confederate
Meaning in Malayalam
ഉദാസീനമായ, നിഷ്പക്ഷമായ, അലിംഗമായ, പക്ഷാപാതമില്ലാത്ത, പോസിറ്റീവോ നെഗറ്റീവോ അല്ലാത്ത
Bonus Point
If a person or country adopts a neutral position or remains neutral, they do not support anyone in a disagreement, war, or contest. If someone speaks in a neutral voice or if the expression on their face is neutral, they do not show what they are thinking or feeling.
Fun with the Word
Being neutral sounds kind of boring. But neutrality is really important in some cases: Judges, for example, must remain totally neutral when hearing a case. Neutral is used to describe things that have a pale colour such as cream or grey, or that have no colour at all.
Thought for the Day
- Stay and continue where your heart smiles the most.
- നിങ്ങളുടെ ഹൃദയം ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതൽ പുഞ്ചിരിക്കുന്നിടത്ത് തുടരുക.
- वहीं रहो और आगे बढ़ते रहो जहां तुम्हारा दिल सबसे अधिक मुस्कुराता है।
Compiled by
Sujeev, Former Teacher of English, Thiruvananthapuram. Ph: 9496268605