Subjective

/səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

Her assessment of the painting is purely subjective; she loves bright colors.

Pertaining to or characteristic of an individual; personal.

Everyone's experience of the film is subjective and can vary widely.

Existing only in the mind; not perceptible to others.

The concept of beauty is subjective and differs from person to person.

Not objective; influenced by emotions or personal biases.

Debates on morality often stem from subjective viewpoints.

From Latin 'subjectivus', meaning 'belonging to a subject'.

subjective opinion

An opinion based on personal feelings and beliefs.

subjective reality

The reality that is perceived by an individual, which may differ from objective reality.

objectivity

The quality of being objective, or not influenced by personal feelings.

bias

A tendency to favor one thing over another, which can influence subjective assessments.

Dude's own vibe

That's just his subjective take on the situation.

Personal view

Everyone has their own subjective view on what's cool.