SUBJECTIVE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

subjective

adjective

(ˌ)səb-ˈjek-tiv

Definition of subjective

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 The effects of magnesium supplementation on subjective anxiety and stress-a systematic review. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026 Journalists understand, or should, that statistical surveys of subjective material are fertile ground for as many question marks as answers. — Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026 One group got no special instructions, while the other was told to actively find moments of awe on their walk, seeking out novelty, tapping into wonder, and noticing the vastness of things, even in their own neighborhood—all subjective, of course. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 Michael Serazio, a Boston College communication professor, said the concept of authenticity is subjective in American politics. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subjective

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Instead, detectives say the group used falsified invoices and documents and transferred cash into personal bank accounts.

— Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
For an undergraduate student living off campus, Detroit Mercy estimates $3,220 for transportation and $10,830 for personal and miscellaneous expenses.

— Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of personal

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From personalized skin-care picks to products that build, layer, and play well together, each one evolves with you.

— Allure Editors, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026
The app’s home page will feature a personalized list of posts from a user’s preferred sites, with another tab dedicated to game threads.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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