Brief descriptions of 16 Personality Types


 

ISTJ

  • factual

  • thorough

  • systematic

  • dependable

  • steadfast

  • practical

  • organised

  • realistic

  • duty bound

  • sensible

  • painstaking

  • reliable

ISFJ

  • detailed

  • conscientious

  • traditional

  • loyal

  • patient

  • practical

  • organised

  • service-minded

  • devoted

  • protective

  • meticulous

  • responsible

INFJ

  • committed

  • loyal

  • compassionate

  • creative

  • intense

  • deep

  • determined

  • conceptual

  • sensitive

  • reserved

  • holistic

  • idealistic

INTJ

  • independent

  • logical

  • critical

  • original

  • systems-minded

  • firm

  • visionary

  • theoretical

  • demanding

  • private

  • global

  • autonomous

 

ISTP

  • logical

  • expedient

  • practical

  • realistic

  • factual

  • analytical

  • applied

  • independent

  • adventurous

  • spontaneous

  • adaptable

  • self-sufficient

 

ESTP

  • activity-orientated

  • adaptable

  • fun-loving

  • versatile

  • energetic

  • alert

  • spontaneous

  • pragmatic

  • easygoing

  • persuasive

  • outgoing

  • quick

 

ESTJ

  • logical

  • decisive

  • systematic

  • objective

  • efficient

  • direct

  • practical

  • organised

  • impersonal

  • responsible

  • structured

  • conscientious

 

ISFP

  • caring

  • gentle

  • modest

  • adaptable

  • sensitive

  • observant

  • co-operative

  • loyal

  • trusting

  • spontaneous

  • understanding

  • harmonious

 

ESFP

  • enthusiastic

  • adaptable

  • playful

  • friendly

  • vivacious

  • sociable

  • talkative

  • co-operative

  • easygoing

  • tolerant

  • outgoing

  • pleasant

 

ESFJ

  • conscientious

  • loyal

  • sociable

  • personable

  • responsible

  • harmonious

  • co-operative

  • tactful

  • thorough

  • responsive

  • sympathetic

  • traditional

 

INFP

  • compassionate

  • gentle

  • virtuous

  • adaptable

  • committed

  • curious

  • creative

  • loyal

  • devoted

  • deep

  • reticent

  • empathic

 

ENFP

  • creative

  • curious

  • enthusiastic

  • versatile

  • spontaneous

  • expressive

  • independent

  • friendly

  • perceptive

  • energetic

  • imaginative

  • restless

 

ENFJ

  • loyal

  • idealistic

  • personable

  • verbal

  • responsible

  • expressive

  • enthusiastic

  • energetic

  • diplomatic

  • concerned

  • supportive

  • congenial

 

INTP

  • logical

  • sceptical

  • cognitive

  • detached

  • theoretical

  • reserved

  • precise

  • independent

  • speculative

  • original

  • autonomous

  • self-sufficient

 

ENTP

  • enterprising

  • independent

  • outspoken

  • strategic

  • creative

  • adaptive

  • challenging

  • analytical

  • clever

  • resourceful

  • questioning

  • theoretical

 

ENTJ

  • logical

  • decisive

  • planning

  • tough

  • strategic

  • critical

  • controlled

  • challenging

  • straightforward

  • objective

  • fair

  • theoretical