Synonyms of objectivity

objectivity

noun

ˌäb-ˌjek-ˈti-və-tē 

as in neutrality

lack of favoritism toward one side or another

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• neutrality
• objectiveness
• neutralism
• impartiality
• fairness
• evenhandedness
• nonpartisanship
• equity
• disinterest
• disinterestedness
• justice
• detachment
• tolerance
• fair-mindedness
• indifference
• unconcern
• apathy
• broad-mindedness
• open-mindedness
• straddling
• fence-sitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bias
• prejudice
• favor
• partisanship
• partiality
• favoritism
• subjectivity
• chauvinism
• nepotism
• one-sidedness
• tendency
• nonobjectivity
• inclination
• predisposition
• subjectiveness
• predilection
• propensity
• proclivity
• penchant
• bent
• prejudgment
• preconception
• leaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of objectivity

Vibration monitors would provide some objectivity, said Leila Sauvage, a paper conservator at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam who specializes in the impacts of vibration on art. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

One of the biggest mistakes leaders make during a mid-year review is allowing optimism to replace objectivity. — John Abusaid, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

This blatant fealty over objectivity perverts the process by choosing personal loyalists instead of independent public servants. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

This blatant expression of fealty over objectivity perverts the process by choosing personal loyalists instead of independent public servants. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026