personal whim

Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words

a desire based on individual preference rather than objective reasons

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Examples (10)

  • She decided to quit her job on a personal whim, without any real plan.
  • His travel plans often change according to his latest personal whim.
  • The artist painted the entire wall blue, purely as a personal whim.
  • Don't mistake a personal whim for a genuine need.
  • He bought an expensive sports car, catering to a personal whim he'd had since childhood.
  • The company's direction shouldn't be dictated by the CEO's personal whim.
  • She often redecorates her house on a personal whim, leading to frequent changes.
  • It was just a personal whim that led him to learn an obscure language.
  • Their relationship ended due to his personal whim to move to another country.
  • Sometimes, acting on a personal whim can lead to unexpected adventures.