subjective statements

[/səbˈdʒɛktɪv ˈsteɪtmənts/]
nounpl: subjective statements
declarações subjetivas
1. Statements or assertions that are based on personal opinions, feelings, beliefs, or interpretations rather than objective facts or verifiable evidence
His review contained many subjective statements about the film's quality rather than technical analysis.
Sua crítica continha muitas declarações subjetivas sobre a qualidade do filme em vez de análise técnica.
2. Claims that depend on the perspective, judgment, or bias of the speaker rather than universal truths
The witness's account was filled with subjective statements reflecting her emotional reaction to the incident.
O depoimento da testemunha estava cheio de declarações subjetivas que refletiam sua reação emocional ao incidente.
3. In academic or legal contexts, assertions that cannot be independently verified and are subject to debate or interpretation
The judge ruled that the expert's subjective statements were inadmissible as evidence without supporting data.
O juiz decidiu que as declarações subjetivas do especialista eram inadmissíveis como prova sem dados de apoio.
In both Brazilian and American academic and professional contexts, there is significant emphasis on distinguishing between subjective statements and objective facts. In Brazilian education, critical thinking skills increasingly focus on identifying and evaluating subjective versus objective claims. In the United States, especially in journalism, law, and science, the ability to recognize and label subjective statements is considered essential for credibility and accuracy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
opinion-based statementspersonal statementsbiased claimsinterpretive statementsperspectival statements
Antonyms / Antônimos
objective statementsfactual statementsverifiable claimsempirical statementsimpartial statements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declarações subjetivas
Standard usage across Brazil; widely understood in academic and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
afirmações subjetivas
Alternative form commonly used in formal discourse
São Paulo
declarações subjetivas / afirmações baseadas em opinião
Preference for precise technical language in business and academic settings
Portugal
declarações subjetivas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in formal and academic contexts

Related Words

objectivitybiasperspectiveinterpretationjudgmentopinionassertionclaim

Related Idioms & Phrases

in my opinion
in my humble opinion (IMHO)
from my perspective
as far as I'm concerned
it seems to me that
to my mind
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