Meaning & use

subjective

adjective·Academic

Shaped by a person's feelings, experiences, or opinions.

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Choosing the best song is a subjective judgment.

The survey asked for each visitor's subjective impression of the exhibition.

A note on using this word

Subjective does not automatically mean false or careless. It identifies a judgment based on a person's perspective rather than an independent measurement.

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