ISFPs are the fourth most common personality type and make up 10% of the world’s population, yet they are rarely ever spoken or written about (at least not as much as other personality types). ISFPs are pretty cool individuals, though, and should be given more credit. Here are some reasons why ISFPs are underrated.
ISFPs are underrated because they are familiar and relatable. People don’t have questions about them, and few ISFP representatives exist. ISFPs are also misjudged, stereotyped, and unfairly labeled. ISFPs are not expressive and stay out of the limelight, making them unknown to the majority.
ISFPs make up many celebrities we know. They are the most intuitive sensors and most extroverted introverts. ISFPs are artistically intelligent, highly creative, warm, friendly, and have great family values, yet they are realistic. They can create new perspectives while paying attention to details. All these unique traits and ISFPs are underrated. Let’s find out why.
The 6 Reasons ISFPs are Underrated
ISFPs are one of the most common types, so it is confusing to understand why they are not spoken or written about as much as other MBTIs – specifically, different introverted personalities like the IN types. Here are XX reasons that will explain it:
1. ISFPs Are Not Expressive
ISFPs are not expressive individuals and don’t talk about how they feel or what they think. They are people who feel they know who they are, and there is no need to discuss it or prove themselves or their personality traits.
ISFPs are also introverts and like to keep things about themselves private. They only share with a handful of people close to them. In the personality community, people tend to discuss their own types, and since ISFPs don’t care to share things about themselves, there is not much information about them.
2. ISFPs Have Fewer Representatives Than Other Types
This goes back to the first point – ISFPs don’t talk much about themselves. They are pretty humble and don’t see the need to express or explain their personalities. There are not many ISFP representatives due to this.
Other introverted types like the IN have more representatives, and more information about them is out in the personality community. This is because they are less common in the population, so more people are curious and ask questions to learn about them.
3. ISFPs Are Known To Be Boring
While it is debatable, ISFPs are commonly labeled as uninteresting individuals. They are also called out for not catching or holding the attention of others. This is because they are introverts in an extroverted world and don’t get into personal information that people prefer to discuss.
Since ISFPs are considered boring and ordinary, people tend to lose interest in learning about ISFPs quickly. Others often feel that once an ISFP is exposed and opens up to you, everything about them is exposed, making them less attractive. ISFPs are a relatable sensor dichotomy; they find it easy to connect with like-minded people because they are one of the more common types.
4. People Are More Curious About Less Common Types Than ISFPs
People tend to ignore that ISFPs exist and pay more attention to personality types that create more curiosity in the MBTI world. The IN types are exciting and often researched online because more people want to learn and know about them. People are curious to understand why they are so rare and want to explore their types further.
ISFPs, being familiar, relatable, and already understood amongst themselves, are not asked about. You will often find that people will question things about their own personality traits more than other types, but since they have it all figured out, there is no need for them to do that.
5. ISFPs Don’t Struggle To Fit In Like Other Types
ISFPs are the most extroverted introverts from the MBTI. They are friendly, approachable, and can easily make connections. This ability allows them to fit in, unlike others who struggle in social settings and stand out because they isolate themselves. The more awkward, different, and unpredictable an MBTI is, the more curious others become about them.
6. ISFPs Are Misunderstood
One of the significant reasons ISFPs are underrated is because they are highly misunderstood. ISFPs are common, and when there are several people of one type, there is an assumption that the type is already exposed and understood. The ISFP type can be pretty complex; as with all personalities, not everyone is the same.
ISFPs are introverts and like to stay behind the scenes. They avoid conflict and confrontation and are quiet and sensible. They make decisions based on their intuitive feelings and five senses, so they are not intense logic thinkers. They are underrated in this aspect because these traits kill the curiosity around ISFPs.
Many people find these traits about ISFPs boring and label them as uninteresting, selfish, and self-centered, creating a major ISFP stereotype. Due to the negative stigma around ISFPs, people tend to avoid taking an interest in learning more about them. Most people will assume all the information is out there and not take the time to get to know ISFPS in real.
Are ISFPs Mysterious?
ISFPs are private, introverted people, and because they are quiet and remain in the background, people tend to find them mysterious. They are not expressive and don’t simply open up about their lives or share personal information, creating curiosity for others dealing with ISFPs.
ISFPs are only mysterious because they are introverted and private. Once you understand them better, you will learn that ISFPs are not mysterious; instead, they are quite the open book and are transparent about who they are and how they feel.
Conclusion
ISFPs are underrated for many reasons, as mentioned above. They are introverts and keep a private life, but they are also one of the most common MBTIs, creating the narrative that everything about them is already out in the open.
ISFPs are not fans of discussing themselves and their personalities, so there are fewer questions about them and little information regarding their type. ISFPs seem mysterious only until you get to know them. Then they are transparent. But ISFPs are lovely people, and their personality is, unfortunately, stereotyped.
