INFJ
Advocate personality type
INFJ is one of sixteen personality types in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, representing Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging traits.
Often called "the Advocate" or "the Counselor," INFJs are characterized as idealistic, empathetic, and private, with strong convictions about helping others: As an INFJ, she found large social gatherings draining.
The designation appears frequently in online personality discussions and dating profiles.
One who turns inward
- intuitiveKnown without reasoning
- feelingSensed inner state
- judgingForming an opinion
- Myers-BriggsPersonality type indicator
MBTI · type · advocate · counselor · idealist · sensitive · reserved · private
One who advises
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- therapistMental health practitioner
- advisorOne who gives guidance
- guideLeader or instruction book
confidant · advocate · healer · teacher · facilitator · mediator · supportive · encouraging
Known without reasoning
- perceptiveQuick to understand
- discerningHaving keen judgment
- wiseShowing good judgment
- profoundIntensely meaningful or insightful
foresight · visionary · prophetic · knowing · clairvoyant · hunches · predictive · penetrating
Seldom found or seen
- unicornMythical one-horned horse
- misunderstoodIncorrectly comprehended
- uniqueOnly one exists
- uncommonSeldom occurring or found
enigmatic · paradox · chameleon · mysterious · private · selective · different · outsider
Showing concern for sufferers
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- caringShowing kind concern
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
- sympatheticFeeling others' emotions
considerate · nurturing · attentive · warmhearted · tender · gentle · listener · supportive
Casting back light
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
- pensiveQuietly, sadly thoughtful
journaling · solitary · thoughtful · daydreaming · overthinking · analyzing · ruminating
Imaginative planner of futures
- perfectionistOne demanding flawlessness
- dreamerOne given to fantasies
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
purposeful · crusader · reformer · humanitarian · noble · inspiring · utopian · disappointment
introvert
One who turns inward
Myers-Briggs · MBTI · type · advocate · counselor · idealist · sensitive · reserved · private · complex
counselor
One who advises
guide · confidant · advocate · healer · teacher · facilitator · mediator · supportive · encouraging · boundaries
intuitive
Known without reasoning
- perceptiveQuick to understand
- discerningHaving keen judgment
- wiseShowing good judgment
profound · foresight · visionary · prophetic · knowing · clairvoyant · hunches · predictive · penetrating
rare
Seldom found or seen
- unicornMythical one-horned horse
- misunderstoodIncorrectly comprehended
- uniqueOnly one exists
uncommon · enigmatic · paradox · chameleon · mysterious · private · selective · different · outsider
compassionate
Showing concern for sufferers
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- caringShowing kind concern
- kindheartedNaturally sympathetic and caring
sympathetic · considerate · nurturing · attentive · warmhearted · tender · gentle · listener · supportive · altruistic
reflective
Casting back light
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
pensive · journaling · solitary · thoughtful · daydreaming · overthinking · analyzing · ruminating
visionary
Imaginative planner of futures
- perfectionistOne demanding flawlessness
- dreamerOne given to fantasies
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
ethical · purposeful · crusader · reformer · humanitarian · noble · inspiring · utopian · disappointment
- personalitypersonality, trait, temperament, traits, character
- MBTI TypesINFP, INTJ, INTP, ENFJ, ENFP
INFJextrovert
One who seeks company
social butterfly · life of the party · socialite · gregarious · ESTP
INFJpragmatist
One favoring practical approaches
realist · materialist · hard-nosed · no-nonsense · data-driven