INFP
2 synonyms for INFP, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — One of the sixteen personality types in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, standing for introverted, intuitive, feeling and perceiving. It describes someone typically characterised as quiet, idealistic, guided by personal values and imaginative rather than practical.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
the Mediator
the Idealist
How to use INFP
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
INFP personality type
typical INFP
INFP-T
Informal; common in online personality communities and workplace team-building.
Etymology
An initialism of the four Myers-Briggs preference letters: I for introversion, N for intuition, F for feeling and P for perceiving.
Full origin of INFP →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between INFP and INFJ?
Both are quiet and values-driven, but the final letter changes a lot. INFJs prefer things decided and planned and tend towards firm conclusions about people, while INFPs prefer to keep options open and resist closing a question off.
Is INFP a rare personality type?
It is one of the less common types in most published Myers-Briggs samples, but the exact figures vary by country and survey and should not be treated as precise. Bear in mind that the MBTI itself is contested by psychologists.
Is the Myers-Briggs test scientifically valid?
Academic psychologists broadly regard it as unreliable, partly because many people get a different result when they retake it. It remains popular as a self-reflection tool rather than a diagnostic instrument.
