Objective
Adjective
Definition: (of a person or their judgement) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
Synonyms: Impartial, Unbiased, Neutral, Dispassionate
Antonyms: Biased, Subjective, Influenced
- The journalist presented the news article in an objective manner, without adding any personal views.
- The jury members were selected for their ability to provide an objective assessment of the evidence presented.
- "Objective" sounds like "object" which suggests an unbiased focus on the facts.
Etymology:
Late Middle English from late Latin 'objectivus', from the noun 'objectum' (see object).
Historical Usage:The term "objective" has been used in philosophy and psychology since the late Middle Ages, but its current meaning in reference to being unbiased became prominent in the late 19th century.
Related Idioms:
"Objective reality"
Explanation:Refers to the existence and properties of things independent of any individual's perception or opinion.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "objective" with "subjective".
Explanation:"Objective" refers to information or judgment that is unbiased and not influenced by personal feelings, while "subjective" refers to information or judgment that is influenced by personal feelings or opinions.