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Definitions

objective

[uhb-jek-tiv] / əbˈdʒɛk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
fair, impartial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detached disinterested dispassionate equitable evenhanded nonpartisan open-minded unbiased
STRONG
cold cool straight
WEAK
impersonal judicial just like it is nondiscriminatory strictly business uncolored unemotional uninvolved unprejudiced unprepossessed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
biased interested involved partial passionate prejudiced subjective
STRONG
excited friendly hot warm
WEAK
unfair
NOUN
aim, goal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambition aspiration intention purpose target
STRONG
design end mark mission object zero
WEAK
end in view ground zero

Example Sentences

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"Everything has to be reviewed from the ground up with one objective: zero tolerance."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Chris said it would give them a "more objective view".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Mistral AI is seeking to expand its infrastructure in Europe to meet growing demand for AI services, setting out an objective to secure 200 megawatts of capacity across the continent by the end of 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The U.S. has denied that regime change in Iran is an objective of its operations.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Her only objective was to finish the shroud.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.