Subjectively means based on personal feelings, opinions, or perspectives rather than on facts that everyone can measure or agree on. When you judge something subjectively, you're relying on your own individual experience and viewpoint.

For instance, if you say “chocolate ice cream is the best flavor,” you're speaking subjectively. That's your opinion based on your taste buds and preferences. Someone else might subjectively believe vanilla is superior. Neither of you is wrong because you're both describing personal experiences, not measurable facts.

Compare this to objective statements, which deal with facts anyone can verify. “Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit” is objective. “Cold water feels refreshing” is subjective because different people experience coldness differently.

Teachers try to grade math tests objectively: either you solved the equation correctly or you didn't. But when grading an essay about your favorite book, they're partly grading subjectively because they're considering qualities like creativity and voice, which different readers might value differently.

Understanding the difference between thinking subjectively and objectively helps you recognize when you're sharing an opinion versus stating a fact. Both have their place. When you say “I think this movie is boring,” you're being clear that you're speaking subjectively, from your own perspective.