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

In several studies, people with higher grit were more likely to persist at tasks that were objectively unwinnable. —Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026

Somehow, that adventure is nonetheless objectively filled with far more moments of peace and quiet than Retro Rewind ever really allows. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026

Real leadership means looking at what’s happening objectively and making the cuts where they’re needed. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026

Whereas listening to a spoken explanation requires sustained attention and is subject to interpretation, a flowchart presents information objectively. —William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 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