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personally adverb [ ˈpəːs(ə)n(ə)li ]

• with the personal presence or action of the individual specified; in person.
• "she stayed to thank O'Brien personally"
Similar: in person, oneself,
• from one's personal standpoint; subjectively rather than objectively.
• "he had spoken personally and emotionally"
Similar: for my (own) part, for myself, to my mind, in my estimation, as far as I am concerned, in my (own) view/opinion, from my own point of view, from where I stand, from my standpoint, as I see it, if you ask me, for my money, in my book, privately,

take something personally

• interpret a remark or action as directed against oneself and be upset or offended by it.
"at first I took it personally when he yelled at me"



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