privatepreference
nounUK /ˈpraɪvət ˈprɛfərəns/
US /ˈpraɪvət ˈprɛfərəns/
A private preference is something you like best but keep to yourself.
Her private preference for quiet mornings meant she never turned on the radio before breakfast.
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2. A liking kept hidden from other people.
His private preference for old movies stayed a secret among his friends.
3. A choice made without outside pressure or influence.
The committee respected each member's private preference when voting.
4. A personal setting or option that is not shared publicly.
The app stores your private preference for dark mode on your own device.