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subjectively

1 of 1adverb
/səbˈdʒɛktɪvli/
1

in a way that reflects a person's personal opinions, feelings, or experiences

  • People tend to judge art subjectively, influenced by their tastes.
  • He reacted subjectively to the comment, taking it more personally than intended.
  • The film was reviewed subjectively, with little attention to its technical merits.
  • She evaluated the argument subjectively, focusing on how it made her feel.
  • Because he was emotionally involved, he couldn't assess the situation subjectively.
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2

in a manner that arises from or exists only in the mind, not verified by measurable or external evidence

  • Pain is often measured subjectively by asking patients to rate it.
  • The experience of time passing is subjectively perceived and differs between individuals.
  • The color appeared subjectively brighter to her after the operation.
  • Subjectively, he felt stronger even though the tests showed little improvement.
  • Emotions are subjectively experienced and cannot be directly observed by others.