subjective
UK: səbˈdʒektɪv | US: səbˈdʒektɪv
adj. based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
adj. (philosophy) relating to the thinking subject rather than the object of thought
Derived from Latin subjectivus ("of the subject"), formed from subjectus (past participle of subicere, "to place under"). The root ject (from jacere, "to throw") implies something "thrown under" one's perception or authority. Over time, it evolved to describe perspectives shaped by individual consciousness (17th-century philosophy). The suffix -ive standardizes it as an adjective.
Art criticism is often highly subjective.
Her decision was subjective, based on emotion rather than facts.
The study aimed to reduce subjective bias in data collection.
Philosophers debate the nature of subjective experience.
Customer reviews can be subjective, reflecting personal preferences.