Meaning
Objectivity refers to the quality of being neutral, unbiased, and based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions. It means judging or evaluating something fairly and impartially, without being influenced by emotions or personal interests.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun
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Uncountable noun (no plural form)
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Common pattern:
- with objectivity
- lack of objectivity
- maintain objectivity
Sentence structure examples
- maintain + objectivity
- approach + (something) + with objectivity
- lack + objectivity
Common Phrases
- maintain objectivity — to stay neutral or fair
- lack of objectivity — being biased or emotional
- approach with objectivity — analyze without personal influence
- scientific objectivity — neutrality in scientific observation
Collocations
- noun + objectivity: researcher’s objectivity, journalist’s objectivity
- verb + objectivity: maintain, lose, approach with, question
- adjective + objectivity: complete, scientific, emotional (opposite sense: “lack of”)
Examples
- The journalist tried to maintain objectivity while reporting on the political conflict.
- Scientific research requires a high level of objectivity.
- His lack of objectivity made his argument less convincing.
- Teachers should evaluate students’ work with objectivity.
- The judge’s objectivity ensured a fair trial.
- It’s difficult to approach such personal issues with complete objectivity.
- The committee questioned the objectivity of the report.
- She struggled to balance emotion and objectivity in her decision.
Synonyms or Related
- impartiality
- neutrality
- fairness
- detachment
- open-mindedness
Antonym
- subjectivity
- bias
- prejudice
- partiality