personal

//ˈpɜːrsənəl//
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Adjective

1

Belonging to or affecting a particular person rather than anyone else; private or individual.

This is my personal opinion.

2

Relating to someone's private life, relationships, and emotions rather than their public or professional life.

I don't like to discuss my personal problems at work.

3

Done or made by a particular person rather than by someone acting on their behalf.

The president made a personal visit to the disaster area.

4

Referring to a person's body or physical appearance.

She made a personal remark about his appearance.

5

Making critical or hostile comments about someone's character or appearance rather than their work or ideas.

Please don't make personal remarks about my appearance.