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Definition
Objective; impartial, based on facts rather than personal feelings.
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How it's used
Often used to describe someone who can detach their personal feelings from a situation to reach a fair conclusion. While it sounds formal, it is frequently used in everyday discussions about work, politics, or personal conflicts to urge others to be reasonable. It carries a sense of intellectual maturity and fairness.
Examples
You should be more objective when you speak, don't be so biased.
He was very objective when analyzing it, with no personal feelings at all.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse it with the idea of being indifferent or cold, but it specifically refers to being fair and evidence based rather than lacking emotion entirely.
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