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

Not everyone wanted to listen and objectively analyze what was being said. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2024

For example, If a person objectively sleeps for 5.5 hours, the experts allow the person to be in bed only for six hours. —Francine Russo, Scientific American, 7 June 2024

Pisces February 19 – March 20 Saying something objectively outrageous is an option for you now. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2024

And renaissance faires are objectively interesting! —Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 31 May 2024

If cutting some programs and resources is the only option to close the budget gap, the cost and benefit of each program or line item should be objectively assessed. —Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024

The revelations have escalated concerns over Alito’s impartiality and his ability to objectively decide cases currently before the court that relate to the Jan. 6 attackers and Trump’s attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. —Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024

These challenges require a visionary leader who can think creatively and objectively prioritize school infrastructure upgrades and expansions without succumbing to political influence. —Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024

That’s because, as the global economy rapidly transitions to renewable energy, fossil fuels are an objectively risky investment compared to the market overall. —Andrew Behar, Fortune, 22 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

objective entry 1 + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1617, in the meaning defined above