subjectively

[suhb-jek-tiv-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that pertains to or is influenced by a person’s feelings, moods, opinions, prejudices, etc..

   The compilations are not intended to be representative, but were put together entirely subjectively according to our own taste.

   A system in which supervisors evaluate employees entirely subjectively is likely to increase unfair discrimination.

2. within the mind, as thoughts, feelings, or perceptions; internally.

   Time is experienced subjectively by each individual, and our perception of time and how we remember it is shaped by the context of a situation.

Other Word Forms

• nonsubjectively adverb
• quasi-subjectively adverb
• unsubjectively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of subjectively¹

subjective ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

That’s a good question — and one that can be only be answered subjectively.

From Los Angeles Times

The setting is more California than Denmark, but location is dealt with subjectively in a first act that closely follows Hamlet’s perspective.

From Los Angeles Times

“Nickel Boys” has its admirers, but the decision to shoot subjectively from the point of view of his protagonists has been a challenge for many.

From Los Angeles Times

Critics have hailed Ross’ decision to shoot subjectively from the point of view of his protagonists, a bold conceit that is challenging and, for some, distancing.

From Los Angeles Times

"Don’t ever just launch a logo - when people see a logo they tend to subjectively respond to it. It’s always good to show as much as you can," he explains.

From BBC