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be objective
[/bi əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
verb phrase
ser objetivo
1.
to remain impartial and factual; to base opinions on facts rather than personal feelings or prejudices
As a journalist, you must be objective when reporting the news.
Como jornalista, você deve ser objetivo ao relatar as notícias.
2.
to focus on a specific goal or aim without distraction
The team decided to be objective about what they needed to achieve.
O time decidiu ser objetivo sobre o que precisava alcançar.
Synonyms
be impartial
be unbiased
be fair
be factual
remain neutral
Antonyms
be subjective
be biased
be prejudiced
be partial
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser objetivo
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser objetivo
standard usage in business and professional contexts
Portugal
ser objetivo
identical usage; widely understood and used
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep it real
stick to the facts
cut to the chase
tell it like it is
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