There is no such thing as true objectivity. We all perceive the world subjectively, through the prism of our experiences and beliefs.
Source: tatoeba (5276642)
Objectivity
/ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/
Synonyms for "objectivity" (104 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (21)
Noun(4 words)
Adjective(2 words)
academic impartialitydetached stance
anesthesiaautismcandorcatatoniachillchillinesscold bloodcold heartcoldheartednesscoldnesscoolnessdead pandeadpandetachmentdiscreteness
Strong matches (31)
disinterestdisinterestednessdispassiondispassionatenessdullnessemotional deadnessemotionlessnessequitabilityequitablenessequityevenhandednessexternalityextraneousnessextrinsicalityfair-mindednessfairnessforeignnessfrigidityfrostinessheartlessness
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Noun(8 words)
disinterest in sciencedisinterestsemotionally indifferentequipoiseexternal realityfactualnessfairnessfairnesses
Related words (52)
impartialityimpassibilityimpassivenessimpassivityimpersonalityindifferenceinexcitabilityjusticejustnesslack of affectlack of feelinglack of touchneutralitynonsubjectivityobtusenessothernessoutwardnesspassionlessnesspoker faceself-absorption
Noun(10 words)
impartialityjournalistic impartialityless politically biasedmoral neutralityneutralitiesneutralityobjectivescientific neutralityscientificnessstatistical unbiasedness
Adjective(4 words)
linguistic detachmentneutral stateprofessional detachmentreal impartiality
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: objectiveness, academic impartiality, anesthesia, autism, candor.
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Synonym selection checklist
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When not to replace "objectivity"
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Replacement workflow
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5 entriesCollocations
5 entriesacademic objectivityjournalistic objectivityloss of objectivityobjectivity in sciencepursuit of objectivity
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Beware of anyone who claims objectivity.
Source: tatoeba (5701031)
The myth of objectivity has played a central role in colonialism, allowing the experience of the colonized to be easily discounted while the objectivity of the colonizer's justice system is never questioned.
Source: tatoeba (5701038)
Beware of anybody who claims objectivity.
Source: tatoeba (10009060)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "objectivity"?
Closest matches include objectiveness, academic impartiality, anesthesia, autism, candor.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "objectivity"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.