As nouns the difference between indifference and neutrality
is that
indifference is indifference, uncaringness while
neutrality is the state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side; indifference.
indifference English
Noun
( en noun)
The state of being indifferent.
Unbiased impartiality.
Unemotional apathy.
* His daughter's indifference towards the sexist group made him wonder if she was even human.
A lack of enthusiasm.
Unconcerned nonchalance.
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neutrality English
Noun
( en-noun)
The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side; indifference.
* "Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects." -Addison.
(obsolete) Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad.
- (John Donne)
(chemistry): The quality or state of being neutral.
(international law) The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.
Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.
See also
* net neutrality
* network neutrality
* internet neutrality
* NN
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