Meaning & use
subjectively
In a manner shaped by personal feelings, opinions, or experiences rather than objective facts.
See it in a sentence
Art is judged subjectively, so two critics can disagree completely about the same painting.
He admitted that he had reviewed the restaurant somewhat subjectively, based on a single bad visit.
A note on using this word
Subjectively is often contrasted directly with 'objectively' when discussing whether a judgment relies on personal opinion or verifiable fact.
Words with a similar meaning
personallyindividually
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Words with an opposite meaning
objectively
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