Human personality is the result of a combination of factors. For everyone, there are dark sides and advantages of personality. Below we will use the sixteen personality types as the basis to explore the darkest side of each personality type to help readers better understand themselves and others.
MBTI’s sixteen-type personality theory divides human personality into sixteen types, each type has its own unique characteristics and expressions. Everyone is likely to have one or more of these types of personality, but different people exhibit varying degrees of characteristics.
The darkest side of MBTI type 16 personality
ISTJ (quiet, serious, pragmatic, diligent)
The darkest side of an ISTJ is that they are opinionated and difficult to compromise. They have a strong sense of responsibility and mission, and are highly confident in their own decisions, but find it difficult to accept other people’s opinions and suggestions. If others do not act according to their wishes, they will become stubborn and indifferent, and may even refuse to cooperate with others. This behavior may cause the ISTJ to lose some valuable opportunities and resources.
ISFJ (quiet, friendly, responsible, cautious)
The darkest side of ISFJ is overprotective and controlling. They care deeply about family and friends, but may pay excessive attention to, interfere with, or even control their behavior. ISFJs believe their own way is best, so they tend to control the decisions of others and try to change their behavior so that they conform to their own expectations. This need for control may cause the ISFJ to become distant from others.
INFJ (introversion, intuition, emotion, judgment)
The darkest side of an INFJ is self-depletion and detachment from others. They are usually compassionate and understanding people, able to discern the inner needs and emotions of others. However, they often put the needs of others before their own, causing them to frequently over-expend their energy and emotions. At the same time, INFJs also tend to alienate themselves and protect themselves in a safe world, making it difficult to establish deep connections with others.
INTJ (independent, confident, decisive, decisive)
The darkest side of an INTJ is arrogance and inconsideration of other people’s feelings. They usually have high IQs and self-confidence, and believe that their decisions are the best. However, they are also prone to being overconfident, thinking that their ideas are better than others, and unwilling to listen to other people’s suggestions and feedback. This attitude may make others feel ignored and disrespected, causing tension in the INTJ’s relationships with others.
ISTP (flexible, calm, practical, practical)
The darkest side of the ISTP is callousness and thrill-seeking. They often like to take risks and try new things, but may also go to any lengths to pursue thrills and excitement. ISTPs don’t care much about other people’s feelings and may be indifferent to other people’s needs and emotions, or even callous and indifferent. This behavior may cause them to become distant from others.
ISFP (introverted, emotional, gentle, flexible)
The darkest side of the ISFP is escapism and self-absorption. They are usually sensitive, passionate, and artistic people, but they may also avoid facing reality and difficulties and become absorbed in their own inner world. ISFPs may put their own feelings and needs first and ignore the problems and challenges that exist in reality. This escapist behavior may cause the ISFP to miss out on some opportunities and opportunities for growth.
INFP (Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, Understanding)
The darkest side of INFP is self-repression and emotional breakdown. They are often very sensitive, with strong emotions and empathy. However, they may suppress their emotions and needs in an attempt to conform to the expectations and demands of others. This self-depressive behavior may lead to an emotional breakdown for the INFP, in which they lose themselves and fall into deep melancholy and depression.
INTP (thinking, analysis, rationality, innovation)
The darkest side of INTPs is their lack of social skills and their over-rationality. They usually like to think independently and explore new ideas, but may lack social skills and the ability to communicate emotionally. INTPs may rely too much on logic and rationality at the expense of emotions and the needs of others. This behavior may make it difficult for INTPs to form deep personal relationships.
ESTP (extroverted, emotional, practical, flexible)
The darkest side of an ESTP is their willingness to do whatever it takes, regardless of the consequences. They are often risk-takers and experimenters, but may also pursue their own interests and desires regardless of the consequences. ESTPs may be overly focused on immediate benefits and gratifications and ignore long-term effects and consequences. This behavior may lead to conflicts and disputes between the ESTP and others.
ESFP (extroverted, emotional, flexible, expressive)
The darkest side of the ESFP is irresponsibility and vanity. They are usually cheerful, enthusiastic and sociable people, but may lack responsibility and planning. ESFPs may pursue performance and vanity while neglecting their own responsibilities and obligations. This behavior can lead to the ESFP being irresponsible and unreliable.
ENFP (Extroversion, Intuition, Feeling, Innovation)
The darkest side of ENFPs is their impatience and mood swings. They are often imaginative and creative people, but may also lack patience and stability. ENFP may have difficulty maintaining focus and attention for long periods of time, and may be easily affected by emotions, with large mood swings. This behavior may contribute to the ENFP’s instability and inability to pursue goals with determination.
ENTP (extroversion, intuition, rationality, innovation)
The darkest side of the ENTP is cynical and hurtful with their words. They are often intelligent, creative, and curious people, but may also appear cynical and disrespectful of the feelings and needs of others. ENTPs may use words to hurt others in order to pursue their own goals and interests. This behavior may cause the ENTP to become distant from others.
ESTJ (extroverted, emotional, practical, organizational)
The darkest side of the ESTJ is commanding and suppressing, and not accepting rebuttal. They usually have organizational and leadership skills, but they can also be overly dominant and try to control and direct the actions of others. ESTJs usually believe that their own way is the best and are unwilling to accept feedback and suggestions from others. This attitude can lead to the ESTJ becoming isolated and mistrusted.
ESFJ (extroverted, emotional, responsible, organized)
The darkest side of ESFJ is overdependence and comparison mentality. They usually care deeply about family and friends, but may be overly reliant on praise and affirmation from others. ESFJs may focus too much on the feedback and expectations of others to satisfy their own needs and expectations. This behavior can cause the ESFJ to be overly dependent and lack confidence.
ENFJ (Extroversion, Intuition, Feeling, Organization)
The darkest side of an ENFJ is controlling and hypocritical. They often have strong leadership skills and compassion, but may also try to control the behavior and decisions of others to conform to their own expectations. ENFJs may act hypocritical in an attempt to gain the trust and support of others. This behavior can cause the ENFJ to have tension and distrust in relationships with others.
ENTJ (extroversion, intuition, rationality, organization)
The darkest side of an ENTJ is being arbitrary and inconsiderate of the feelings of others. They usually have strong leadership and decision-making skills, but they can also be overly arbitrary and autocratic, without regard for the feelings and needs of others. ENTJs can become so focused on their own goals and interests that they lose sight of the value of teamwork and collaboration. This behavior may cause the ENTJ’s leader to lose trust and support.
Summarize
The MBTI Sixteen Types of Personality Theory provides us with a way to understand ourselves and others. Each personality type has its own unique characteristics and dark sides. As we learn about our own and other people’s personalities, we must not only focus on their strengths and strengths, but also recognize their dark sides and limitations to help us better understand and communicate.
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