Synonyms of personal

personal

adjective

ˈpərs-nəl 

as in subjective

of, relating to, or belonging to a single person

he kept personal items in a separate drawer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subjective
• personalized
• private
• individual
• individualized
• unique
• singular
• particular
• separate
• patented
• distinctive
• idiomatic
• privy
• peculiar
• intimate
• specific
• characteristic
• special
• idiosyncratic
• identifying
• express
• independent
• custom
• specialized
• customized
• especial
• nonconformist
• self-directed
• self-sufficient

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• general
• public
• universal
• popular
• generic
• broad
• widespread
• shared
• normal
• common
• prevalent
• regular
• typical
• prevailing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of personal

Friedman said Forbes’ employee handbook—which, according to the Times, requires staff to seek permission before engaging in outside business activities and bars personal gain from company relationships—likely functions as a binding contract. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Kennedy is neither a doctor nor a medical researcher, and his personal practices should not guide federal policies. — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026

Consumers should consider the ‘Fort Knox’ of protection For consumers, the best way to protect your personal information from being used is to protect your credit, experts say. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

To the extent that jobs leave the state, the state would lose personal income tax from those employees, but Paramount would likely have to retain a substantial workforce in the state to continue to do business in the film and TV industry. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing personal

• personal effects
• personal property