SUBJECTIVELY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of subjective For Hinton, this means the chatbot also has subjective experience. —

Andréa Morris, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 That's more subjective, experts say. —

Kelle Walsh, NPR, 18 June 2026 That subjective experience holds up even where the lab data is mixed. —

Allison Palmer updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 So, without further ado, our totally subjective ranking of Spielberg's films from worst to best. —

Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for subjective

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Adjective

Republican legislators, taking their lead from a president who sees half the nation as his personal enemy, have put their own party’s interests over the republic’s.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
While the property is a showpiece, the reason for selling is personal.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

Each family member receives personalized consultations and treatments tailored to their stage of life and health priorities, whether that relates to stress management, mobility, nutrition, sleep or emotional wellbeing.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
Consumers who understand their credit, track their score and receive personalized education are more engaged and more likely to transact.

— JB Orecchia, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026