adjective
objective
Based on evidence rather than personal feelings.
The review offers an objective assessment of the available evidence.
Etymology
Objective concerns the object being considered rather than the observer. The evidence-based sense asks that judgments depend on that external subject matter instead of private feelings.
More examples
- It's hard to stay objective when you know the person involved.
- We need objective criteria for comparing these job applicants.
- Her report is more objective because she checks every claim against the records.
Forms
objective · more objective · most objective
objectively adverb — Using evidence rather than personal feelings.
objectivity noun — The quality of judging without personal bias.
Similar words
- impartial
- Emphasizes treating competing people or sides equally.
- unbiased
- Emphasizes freedom from prejudice or a predetermined preference.
- factual
- Emphasizes accurate information rather than freedom from personal judgment.