objectively

adverb

ob·​jec·​tive·​ly əb-ˈjek-tiv-lē 

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: 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 the real world, a boss must set aside their love for their dog and look at things objectively. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025

But objectively speaking, the trailer looked a mess, with Emma Mackey getting lost in a confusing swirl of characters (her father! —Joe Reid, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025

The offense has played three objectively good quarters of football in their last 12, and nine uneven-to-bad ones. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025

Rampage is one of the most objectively impressive, intense, and terrifying events in all of action and outdoor sports. —Outside Online, 15 Oct. 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