subjectively
Meaning: In a way that is based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts; from an individual perspective.
Subjectively acknowledges that a judgement comes from personal experience rather than measurable criteria. In academic writing, it often appears alongside or in contrast with 'objectively' — 'subjectively experienced,' 'subjectively assessed,' 'subjectively perceived.' The word is not inherently negative; in qualitative research, subjective accounts are valued as a legitimate source of understanding. In everyday use, 'subjectively' can serve as a polite hedge: 'subjectively, I found the performance disappointing.'
Examples
- Pain is subjectively experienced, making it notoriously difficult to measure in clinical trials. 疼痛是一种主观体验,因此在临床试验中出了名地难以测量。El dolor se experimenta subjetivamente, lo que hace que sea notoriamente difícil de medir en los ensayos clínicos.痛みは主観的に経験されるものであり、臨床試験での測定が極めて困難であることで知られている。통증은 주관적으로 경험되는 것이어서 임상 시험에서 측정하기가 매우 어려운 것으로 알려져 있다.
- The quality of life survey asked participants to subjectively rate their satisfaction on a ten-point scale. 生活质量调查要求参与者在十分制量表上主观评价自己的满意度。La encuesta sobre calidad de vida pedía a los participantes que valorasen subjetivamente su satisfacción en una escala de diez puntos.生活の質に関する調査では、参加者に10段階で主観的に満足度を評価するよう求めた。삶의 질 조사에서는 참가자들에게 10점 척도로 만족도를 주관적으로 평가하도록 요청했다.
- Subjectively, the restoration looked impeccable, though the conservators identified microscopic inconsistencies. 主观来看,修复效果完美无瑕,尽管文物保护人员发现了微观上的不一致之处。Subjetivamente, la restauración parecía impecable, aunque los conservadores identificaron inconsistencias microscópicas.主観的には修復は完璧に見えたが、保存修復士は微細な不整合を確認した。주관적으로 보았을 때 복원은 완벽해 보였지만, 보존 수복사들은 미세한 불일치를 확인했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, journalism, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From subjective (from Latin subjectivus, of the subject, from subjectum, that which is placed beneath) + -ly. The epistemological sense distinguishing personal experience from objective reality developed in the 18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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