personal choice

noun

UK /ˈpɜː.sən.əl tʃɔɪs/

US /ˈpɝː.sən.əl tʃɔɪs/

A personal choice is something you pick for yourself because you like it or want it.

Wearing a red hat was her personal choice.

SYNONYMS

own decision individual preference free choice own pick personal preference

RELATED WORDS

decision preference freedom option taste

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A decision about your own life that you make without being told what to do.

Choosing which book to read is a personal choice.

3. Something you like best, such as a food or color, that is special to you.

Pizza is his personal choice for dinner.

4. The right to decide something for yourself.

Kids can make a personal choice about their hobby.