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.
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