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

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

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.