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Objective

Verb / ʌˈbdʒektɪv / Another word for objective — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is based on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

impartial unbiased dispassionate neutral

Informal

fair straight even-handed

Literary

disinterested detached

Antonyms

subjective biased personal partial one-sided prejudiced interested

Common collocations

  • achieve an objective
  • clear objective
  • main objective
  • specific objective
  • set an objective
  • objective evidence
  • objective assessment
  • objective reality

Word family

noun objective
adjective objective
adverb objectively

Usage note

As an adjective, 'objective' means not influenced by personal feelings or opinions. As a noun, it refers to a goal or aim.

Example sentences

  1. My objective for today is to finish my homework.
  2. The company has set a new objective to increase sales by 10%.
  3. She approached the situation with an objective point of view.
  4. The team worked together to achieve their objective.
  5. The objective of the experiment was to test the hypothesis.

Quotes

  • The most important thing is to be objective, and not to have an agenda. - Christiane Amanpour
  • I believe that the truth is more important than the facts, and that fiction should be judged as fiction, not by its supposed adherence to fact. - Donna Leon
  • Objectivity is the cure for depression. - Bono

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