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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of objectivity
His commentary on Miller could be seen as undermining ABC News’ objectivity in coverage of White House matters.
—
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2025
Lorena Brockman still seeks counsel from her mother and sister but finds the relative objectivity of AI refreshing.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 6 June 2025
Insist that the media address matters with objectivity and forthrightness.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
Rather than replacing interviews, these tools add a layer of objectivity to decisions that are usually driven by instinct and impressions.
—David Pickard, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for objectivity
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2025
Lorena Brockman still seeks counsel from her mother and sister but finds the relative objectivity of AI refreshing.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 6 June 2025
Insist that the media address matters with objectivity and forthrightness.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
Rather than replacing interviews, these tools add a layer of objectivity to decisions that are usually driven by instinct and impressions.
—David Pickard, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for objectivity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectivity
Noun
-
Treaties signed under coercion became formally void, neutrality no longer required impartiality, and leaders who committed aggressive acts of war could be held criminally responsible.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
-
Leaders urged neutrality as the nation rebuilds from past conflicts and economic crisis, while Hezbollah has yet to respond to Washington's strikes.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Noun
-
As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.—
David Shambaugh,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Dec. 2020
-
India, an avatar of forceful neutralism early on, saw its influence diminished by regional conflict and domestic troubles.—
Erez Manela,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Dec. 2021
Cite this Entry
“Objectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectivity. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share