independentchoice

noun

UK /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt tʃɔɪs/

US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt tʃɔɪs/

A choice you make all by yourself.

Picking blue shoes instead of red was her independent choice.

SYNONYMS

free choice personal decision own decision self-made choice voluntary pick

RELATED WORDS

freedom decision independence option preference

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A decision made without help or pressure from others.

He made an independent choice to read before bed.

3. The act of choosing something on your own.

Her independent choice of hobby surprised everyone.

4. A selection that shows you can think for yourself.

Choosing fruit over candy was a smart independent choice.