Legal Definitions - subjective

Definition: Subjective is an adjective that describes something based on an individual's perceptions, feelings, or intentions, rather than on externally verifiable phenomena. It is personal and individual, as opposed to objective.

Examples:

• When it comes to art, beauty is subjective. What one person finds beautiful, another may not.
• John's opinion on the movie was subjective. He didn't like it because he found it boring, but his friend thought it was great.
• Some people believe that the taste of food is subjective. What one person finds delicious, another may find disgusting.

The examples illustrate that subjective is based on personal opinions and feelings, which can vary from person to person. It is not based on objective facts that can be verified by everyone.