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

Fielder and Oppenheim have created a fascinating portrait of a relationship, decimating notions of objectivity in documentary while also interrogating the limits of fiction. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Rather than striving for some impossible degree of objectivity, Grossman and Herr embraced their own subjectivities. — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026

That his family doesn’t aggressively question him and the director doesn’t aggressively question him presumably is what allowed Tez to do this wild thing in the first place, and helps the documentary simulate objectivity. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

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