objectively

adverb

ob·​jec·​tive·​ly əb-ˈjek-tiv-lē 

äb-

: in an objective rather than subjective or biased way : with a basis in observable facts rather than feelings or opinions

The author does not attempt to seek scapegoats but rather artfully and objectively articulates one of the ills in America's cities and communities, an ill which has inevitably resulted in the racial polarization of our country.

—Lois Mark Stalvey

They are tasked with the responsibility to vet all alternatives and objectively present their findings to the public.

—Robert F. Walsh

Justice Antonin Scalia explained in his opinion for a unanimous Court that past cases never held that an officer's motive invalidates objectively justifiable conduct under the Fourth Amendment.

—Tracey Maclin

Any good politician learns not to go around predicting outcomes that are objectively unlikely …

—Nicholas Lemann

Examples of objectively in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mel, perhaps rather incorrectly, has seen herself as Becca’s caretaker, even though that’s not how Becca sees it and not what objectively is true. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

This is objectively the best possible weekend for the next few months. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

The larger question is whether the business has someone with enough strategic experience—and enough distance from day-to-day operations—to evaluate those challenges objectively. — Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026

Elias was correct to assess this group objectively, then assemble as much future value as possible. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

objective entry 1 + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1617, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for objectively

• ineffectively
• retrospectively
• affectively
• collectively
• defectively
• effectively
• prospectively
• protectively
• reflectively
• respectively
• selectively
• subjectively