objectively

adverb

ob·​jec·​tive·​ly əb-ˈjek-tiv-lē 

äb-

: in an objective rather than subjective or biased way : with a basis in observable facts rather than feelings or opinions

The author does not attempt to seek scapegoats but rather artfully and objectively articulates one of the ills in America's cities and communities, an ill which has inevitably resulted in the racial polarization of our country.

—Lois Mark Stalvey

They are tasked with the responsibility to vet all alternatives and objectively present their findings to the public.

—Robert F. Walsh

Justice Antonin Scalia explained in his opinion for a unanimous Court that past cases never held that an officer's motive invalidates objectively justifiable conduct under the Fourth Amendment.

—Tracey Maclin

Any good politician learns not to go around predicting outcomes that are objectively unlikely …

—Nicholas Lemann

Examples of objectively in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And so, being able to try and make something that would be like a special Christmas occasion and a ritual that would also gesture back to those roots felt like a reason to undertake something that was objectively difficult and perhaps crazy. —Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024

Before approaching your boss, evaluate your contributions objectively: Consider your measurable impact on factors like revenue growth or cost savings. —Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

This is objectively true, and even the most virulent Kyle stan cannot object. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024

The week of a big premiere is objectively the worst time to be going through a breakup emotionally, but maybe Carpenter’s channeling her inner Kris Jenner momager and finding the positive in the negative. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

objective entry 1 + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1617, in the meaning defined above