Meaning & use

subjectively

adverb·Academic

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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