Synonyms of subjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• personal
• personalized
• private
• individual
• individualized
• singular
• unique
• particular
• idiomatic
• separate
• distinctive
• patented
• peculiar
• characteristic
• idiosyncratic
• specific
• privy
• intimate
• identifying
• special
• independent
• express
• specialized
• custom
• especial
• customized
• nonconformist
• self-sufficient
• self-directed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• general
• public
• universal
• popular
• generic
• broad
• widespread
• prevalent
• normal
• common
• shared
• typical
• regular
• prevailing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subjective

Michael Serazio, a Boston College communication professor, said the concept of authenticity is subjective in American politics. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Instead of relying on subjective signals—who stayed late or who was most visible in the office—leaders have to articulate exactly where someone is (or isn’t) meeting expectations. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 27 July 2026

The answer is subjective, tarot and poetry are left to interpretation. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Comparing performance can be difficult and inherently subjective, but every year, the Reason Foundation evaluates each state’s highway system. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 July 2026