Synonyms of subjective

subjective

adjective

(ˌ)səb-ˈjek-tiv 

as in personal

of, relating to, or belonging to a single person

even seemingly unbiased judges are influenced by their own subjective assumptions and interpretations of the law

Synonyms & Similar Words

• personal
• personalized
• private
• individual
• individualized
• singular
• unique
• particular
• idiomatic
• separate
• distinctive
• patented
• peculiar
• characteristic
• idiosyncratic
• specific
• privy
• intimate
• identifying
• special
• independent
• express
• specialized
• custom
• especial
• customized
• nonconformist
• self-sufficient
• self-directed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• general
• public
• universal
• popular
• generic
• broad
• widespread
• prevalent
• normal
• common
• shared
• typical
• regular
• prevailing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subjective

But simple is subjective, and astronomers have spent the last year in a lively debate about what’s really going on. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

The award is often controversial given the subjective nature of the process, and yet has felt increasingly important to players in recent years. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

While maximum speed remained slightly higher among participants on the 10-milligram and 20-milligram doses, subjective feelings of intoxication had completely faded. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

But narrowing down the best silverware sets is far more subjective. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026