Definition

The quality of having personal opinions or feelings rather than being based on facts or objective reality.

Example

Her subjectiveness in the matter made it difficult to reach a fair decision.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how subjectiveness affects our opinions?

Yeah, it's interesting how everyone sees things differently.

Right? Sometimes I wonder if we can ever agree on anything because of that subjectiveness.

Totally! It's what makes discussions so lively, though.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subjectiveness → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "ject" (from Latin "jacere", meaning to throw) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word refers to the state of being under the influence of personal feelings or opinions.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'under' ('sub-') the influence of your own thoughts or feelings — that's what subjectiveness means.

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