English / phrase

take personally

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To interpret another person's general remarks or critical comments as a direct insult to oneself.

In context

You should not take criticism personally when it is offered constructively to help you grow.

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

Synonyms

take offense,feel offended,take to heart

Antonyms

brush off,remain indifferent,let go

Collocations

take criticism personally,take things personally,tend to take personally