SUBJECTIVE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

subjective

adjective

(ˌ)səb-ˈjek-tiv

as in personal

of, relating to, or belonging to a single person even seemingly unbiased judges are influenced by their own subjective assumptions and interpretations of the law

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Recent Examples of subjective Legitimate injuries cause players to miss out on subjective awards and, in turn, money. —

Tony East, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 There are objective experiences and subjective experiences. —

Nilay Patel, The Verge, 26 May 2026 Art might be subjective, but winning with this deal isn't. —

Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026 We got rid of all of those kinds of subjective standards. —

Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for subjective

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Adjective

While the chain has expanded to almost 200 locations, local community and conservation (the company has preserved millions of acres of land for wildlife) are at the core of not only Bass Pro but also Morris’s personal ethos.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Threat to legacy players For decades, a handful of companies have dominated the household goods and family and personal care categories.

— Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026