objectively

adverb

UK /əbˈdʒek.tɪv.li/

US /əbˈdʒek.tɪv.li/

In a way that is fair and based on facts, not on your own feelings.

The judge looked at the evidence objectively before making a decision.

SYNONYMS

fairly impartially neutrally unbiasedly factually

RELATED WORDS

objective objectivity fact evidence fairness

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In a way that is not affected by personal opinions or emotions.

She tried to view the situation objectively instead of letting her anger decide.

3. In a way that is based on real things you can see or measure, not on ideas in your mind.

The scientist measured the temperature objectively using a thermometer.

4. In grammar, using a form of a word that shows it is the object of a verb or preposition.

The pronoun 'him' is used objectively in the sentence 'I saw him.'