objectivity

noun

ob·​jec·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌäb-ˌjek-ˈti-və-tē 

əb-

: the quality or character of being objective : lack of favoritism toward one side or another : freedom from bias

Many people questioned the selection committee's objectivity.

It can be difficult for parents to maintain objectivity about their children's accomplishments.

Many critics disputed the objectivity and reliability of his field observations, foreshadowing current anthropological concerns about the ability of any fieldworker to rise above personal preconceptions and impartially describe another culture.

—Bruce Bower

In journalistic circles, there was a good deal of hand-wringing that the bonds forged between reporters and soldiers could threaten objectivity.

—Mark Jurkowitz

Synonyms

• neutrality
• objectiveness
• neutralism
• impartiality

Examples of objectivity in a Sentence

the teacher's objectivity would be seriously compromised if his own child were placed in the class

Recent Examples on the Web

When headlines surge and prices are volatile, the urge to act can overwhelm an investor’s objectivity. —Chris Stevens, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025

Or, objectivity actually exists. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025

And there is no objectivity in art. —Emily Longeretta, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025

Denholm has repeatedly denied that her objectivity has been clouded by the wealth she’s made selling Tesla stock over the years. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

objective entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for objectivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity