Subjectiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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subjectiveness

 

[ səbˈdʒɛktɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in linguistics

The quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than on external facts.

Synonyms

opinionated, personal bias, subjectivity.

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Word Description / Examples
subjectiveness

Used to describe the quality of being influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

  • The subjectiveness of his review made it hard to take seriously
subjectivity

Used to discuss perspectives or interpretations that are based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

  • The subjectivity of art criticism makes it so diverse and interesting
personal bias

Refers to someone's tendency to lean toward a particular perspective based on their own experiences and preferences.

  • His personal bias against the new policy was evident in his remarks
opinionated

Describes someone who holds strong beliefs and tends to express them forcefully. Often has a negative connotation.

  • She was so opinionated during the meeting that no one else could share their ideas

Examples of usage

  • Her decision was based on subjectiveness rather than objectiveness.
  • The subjectiveness of his writing style made it unique.
Context #2 | Noun

in psychology

The tendency to interpret or perceive information in a way that aligns with one's personal beliefs or emotions.

Synonyms

emotional bias, perceptual distortion, personal interpretation.

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subjectiveness

Use this term when describing an opinion or belief that is influenced by personal feelings rather than facts. It implies a lack of objectivity.

  • Her subjectiveness was evident in her review, favoring her friend's art despite its flaws
personal interpretation

This phrase should be used when referring to an individual's unique way of understanding or explaining something based on their own experiences and perspective.

  • His personal interpretation of the text differed significantly from the author's intended message
emotional bias

This phrase is appropriate when referring to a tendency to make decisions based on emotions rather than rational thought. It often has a negative connotation.

  • His emotional bias led him to make an impulsive decision that he later regretted
perceptual distortion

This term is most suitable in a psychological or scientific context where the perception of reality is altered by psychological factors or external conditions.

  • The intense stress caused a perceptual distortion, making her see things that were not there

Examples of usage

  • The therapist discussed the impact of subjectiveness on the patient's perceptions.
  • Subjectiveness can sometimes lead to cognitive biases.

Translations

Translations of the word "subjectiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subjetividade

🇮🇳 विषयता

🇩🇪 Subjektivität

🇮🇩 subjektivitas

🇺🇦 суб'єктивність

🇵🇱 subiektywność

🇯🇵 主観性 (しゅかんせい)

🇫🇷 subjectivité

🇪🇸 subjetividad

🇹🇷 öznelik

🇰🇷 주관성 (jugwanseong)

🇸🇦 ذاتية

🇨🇿 subjektivita

🇸🇰 subjektivita

🇨🇳 主观性 (zhǔguān xìng)

🇸🇮 subjektivnost

🇮🇸 huglægni

🇰🇿 субъективтілік

🇬🇪 სუბიექტურობა

🇦🇿 subyektivlik

🇲🇽 subjetividad

Etymology

The word 'subjectiveness' originates from the combination of 'subjective' and the suffix '-ness', forming a noun to describe the quality of being subjective. The concept of subjectiveness has been explored in various fields, including linguistics, psychology, and philosophy. It plays a crucial role in understanding human behavior, decision-making processes, and communication. The term highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing personal biases, emotions, and perspectives in different contexts.

See also: subject, subjection, subjective, subjectively, subjectivism, subjectivity, subjects.