subjective

[səbˈdʒektɪv]

subjective Definition

  • 1based on personal opinions, feelings, and attitudes; not objective
  • 2existing only in the mind or relating to one's own thoughts, feelings, or perceptions; not existing independently of experience

Using subjective: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subjective" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The decision was based on subjective opinions rather than objective facts.

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    Art is a highly subjective experience.

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    The color blue may evoke different subjective responses from different people.

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    His writing style is very subjective and introspective.

subjective Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with subjective

  • the idea that reality is only knowable through individual perception and interpretation

    Example

    The concept of subjective reality challenges the notion of objective truth.

  • a philosophical belief that only individual minds and their perceptions truly exist, and that the external world is merely a creation of the mind

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    Subjective idealism has been a topic of debate among philosophers for centuries.

  • a probability derived from an individual's personal judgment or opinion, rather than from statistical data

    Example

    Subjective probability can be influenced by personal biases and emotions.

Origins of subjective

from Late Latin 'subjectivus', meaning 'of the mind'

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Summary: subjective in Brief

The term 'subjective' [səbˈdʒektɪv] refers to something based on personal opinions, feelings, and attitudes, as opposed to objective facts. It can also relate to one's own thoughts, feelings, or perceptions. Examples include 'Art is a highly subjective experience,' and 'His writing style is very subjective and introspective.' The term extends into phrases like 'subjective reality,' which challenges the notion of objective truth.

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