subjectivity

Definitions

The quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

The state of existing only in the mind, rather than as an external, objective reality.

Examples

The subjectivity of art makes it difficult to establish a single standard for beauty.

The judge warned the jury about the subjectivity inherent in eyewitness testimony.

Synonyms

bias partiality personalism perspective prejudice individualism opinion

Antonyms

objectivity impartiality neutrality detachment fairness factuality impersonality