His writing is very subjective.
Source: tatoeba (287478)
Subjective
/səbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/
Synonyms for "subjective" (123 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (25)
Noun(5 words)
Adjective(7 words)
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (37)
Noun(4 words)
human-only analysisimpressionist chronologyindividual personal styleinterpretive panel
idiosyncraticimmanentimmaterialimplantedimplicitinalienableindividualindwellinginfixedingoingingrainedinherentinnerinner directedinner-directedintellectualintelligentinternalintrinsicintroversive
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Adjective(8 words)
immanentimpressionisticinformal impressioninternalinterpretiveinterpretive frameworksinterpretive notesintrospective
Related words (61)
lyricmentalnoeticnominativenonobjectivenoologicalpersonalphrenicprejudicedprivatepsychicpsychicalpsychologicpsychologicalrationalreasoningresidentsecretself-servingselfish
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Noun(11 words)
most nonmeasurablenon evidentialnonquantitative attributeopiningopinion drivenpersonal experience biaspersonal qualitypersonal viewqualitative appraisaltestimonial dataunmeasurable trait
Adjective(25 words)
nonanalyticalnonmeasurable propertiesopinionatedopinionated stancepartialperceivedpersonalpersonal beliefpersonal belongingspersonal calendarpersonal effectspersonal importancepersonal matterspersonal milestonespersonal recollectionspersonal traitpersonal valuesprivatepsychological processqualitative
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abstract, adjective of attitude, anecdotal data source, anecdotal reasoning, arbitrary.
- Sentence evidence is available for subjective, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "subjective".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "subjective"
Keep "subjective" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "subjective" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "subjective", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "subjective" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesdescriptive termdescriptor
More specific
9 entriesbiased judgmentcontextual judgmentemotional responseinner feelingmental imagepersonal interpretationpersonal opinionprivate impressionteacher's assessment
Collocations
5 entriessubjective biassubjective interpretationsubjective opinionsubjective perspectivesubjective view
Inflections
2 entriesmore subjectivemost subjective
Derivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
3 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Subjective reality is whatever the hell I want it to be.
Source: tatoeba (715373)
The Displacement of the idea that facts and evidence matter, by the idea that everything boils down to subjective interests and perspectives is — second only to American political campaigns — the most prominent and pernicious manifestation of anti-intellectualism in our time.
Source: tatoeba (723883)
The meaning of this practice was obfuscated by centuries of the practitioners' subjective interpretations.
Source: tatoeba (1742094)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "subjective"?
Closest matches include abstract, adjective of attitude, anecdotal data source, anecdotal reasoning, arbitrary.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "subjective"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.