neutralreply
nounUK /ˈnjuːtrəl rɪˈplaɪ/
US /ˈnuːtrəl rɪˈplaɪ/
A neutral reply is an answer that does not take sides.
When his friends argued, he gave a neutral reply so no one got upset.
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2. A reply in a chat or email that is neither positive nor negative.
She sent a neutral reply to the invitation, saying she would think about it.
3. A response that avoids showing strong feelings or opinions.
The spokesperson gave a neutral reply when asked about the new rules.
4. An answer that keeps a conversation calm and avoids conflict.
His neutral reply helped the two sides keep talking.