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

Which is objectively funny in light of Newcastle United stepping up to sign him on loan. —Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 July 2025

This monumental feat solidified his status as a superstar of the climbing community and a guru of staying calm in objectively terrifying situations. —Outside Online, 23 July 2025

As for the one Deep Think got wrong, the team says that was objectively the hardest of the competition. —Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025

One of the most important qualities of a business leader is being able to objectively assess the skill levels of team members who have been part of your firm’s core through the early-stage phase of the company. —Ahzam Afzal, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

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