Here’s How Well You Play Devil’s Advocate, Based on Your Personality Type
Playing devil’s advocate means to stand on the opposing side even if it is the one that feels wrong, in order to strengthen ones argument. Some people like to do this to annoy others, while some merely want to learn more by stepping into this different perspective. Here is how well you can play devil’s advocate, based on your personality type.
INFJ
INFJs don’t usually try to put themselves in other point of views in order to play devil’s advocate, but they do have an immense amount of empathy. They don’t see these other points of view intentionally or in order to strengthen their argument. INFJs often see different perspectives without really trying, since they can feel and understand the emotions of people. This can be something that even bothers them sometimes, especially with people they don’t have a strong desire to understand. INFJs rarely play devil’s advocate for personal gain, and don’t try to step into opposing roles in order to debate something.
ENFJ
ENFJs don’t often find themselves wanting to intentionally play devil’s advocate in order to debate with someone. They are often more interested in keeping harmony, but at the same time their empathy can put them in this role inadvertently. ENFJs can often find themselves understanding the plight of someone, even if they disagree with their actions. This can sometimes be frustrating for the ENFJ, since they don’t always want to be quite as understanding of some people. They can naturally feel the emotions of those around them and put themselves in their shoes without trying to do so.
INFP
Playing devil’s advocate is a complex thought for the INFP, since they don’t like disturbing the peace. They don’t enjoy confrontation and so they often strive to avoid this in most situations. They do however, enjoy getting into intelligent and deep conversations with people, especially if they are communicating with someone who is patient and rational. Being able to get into these long and deep conversations can be truly fulfilling, and in these cases the INFP might play devil’s advocate. They do this in order to explore other options and other views, and to see where it might lead them.
ENFP
ENFPs do sometimes play devil’s advocate in order to strengthen their own argument, or create a debate. They enjoy stirring things up a bit, especially since it can help them learn more about themselves and those around them. Sometimes ENFPs like siding with a viewpoint they disagree with, just to see how everyone will respond and how much they can work them up. ENFPs can cause trouble sometimes by doing this, but they are often just look to learn more about a situation or understand where someone else is coming from.
INTJ
INTJs don’t really like playing devil’s advocate in front of people, while they might do this in their heads. They do want to approach things from every angle in order to learn and understand, but they often have a clear idea of what the truth is. INTJs are intuitive people and they often use this as a means of coming to conclusions which make the most sense. They don’t like pretending to believe something just to strengthen an argument, most of the time they prefer using cold hard facts which speak for themselves.
ENTJ
ENTJs usually don’t like debating in a way that seems to flip from one side to the other, so they might avoid playing devil’s advocate. They spend a lot of time researching and figuring out which side they are on, and will pile up a lot of facts in order to make their case. If the ENTJ is debating something they would often prefer to assert themselves and stick by the facts that they have obtained. ENTJs are capable of taking the other side and finding ways to debate that opinion, but they don’t usually prefer to approach things this way.
INTP
INTPs are often excellent at playing devil’s advocate, and might even enjoy doing so. They want to be able to explore other options in order to figure out which is truly the right one. They don’t like walking into things with some sort of preconceived beliefs, and instead they want to explore different angles. INTPs often look at things from as many points of view as possible, so that they can truly learn everything about the subject. They also might play devil’s advocate in order to strengthen their own argument, and facilitate a healthy debate.
ENTP
ENTPs absolutely love to debate, and so they are often the personality type most prone to playing devil’s advocate. They enjoy exploring opposing sides in order to get a conversation going and shake things up a bit. Sometimes they play this role knowing full well that the other side makes more sense, but they simply want to dive in and approach the subjects from a fresh perspective. For the ENTP it is beneficial to explore different sides and uncover as much information as they possibly can in order to make their debate stronger and more knowledgeable.
ISTJ
ISTJs don’t really like playing devil’s advocate, instead they want to approach things from a direct point of view. They spend a lot of time doing research before they make a decision and once that happens they are rather clear of what they believe to be true. ISTJs don’t like bouncing around simply to prove a point, they would much prefer to present the facts and move forward. If someone continues to disagree they don’t need to take a different approach in order to try and prove themselves.
ESTJ
ESTJs often have rather firm opinions about what is the truth, and they don’t like bouncing around to different ideas. Once they have come to a conclusion about something it is because they have spent plenty of time working towards this. ESTJs know what they believe and they don’t like having to play devil’s advocate in order to prove that to someone else. Instead they want to simply approach the situation using facts and evidence to prove their side of the argument.
ISFJ
ISFJs aren’t really fans of debating or approaching things from different angles, instead they want to clearly express what they believe to be true. To them playing devil’s advocate can feel insincere, and a bit pointless. At the same time ISFJ do naturally find themselves empathizing with others, even if they don’t entirely agree with them. This can be frustrating when they find themselves feel a sense of compassion or understanding towards a situation that they are strongly opposed to.
ESFJ
ESFJs don’t usually enjoy playing devil’s advocate intentionally, but they are highly capable of doing this. They are naturally empathetic people, who can put themselves in different people’s shoes in order to understand them better. This natural empathy makes it rather easy to play devil’s advocate, because they are capable of understanding opinions which they don’t actually agree with. While most of the time the ESFJ doesn’t like doing this, it is something they can do if they must.
ISTP
ISTPs are capable of playing devil’s advocate but this isn’t something they often find themselves doing. Instead they want to present the facts of a situation in a very clear and precise manner. They don’t like inaccuracies and can become annoyed with people who spread misinformation. Even if someone is simply trying to explore another angle, it can seem a bit like a waste of time and energy to the ISTP. For them it is more beneficial to explain the facts as best they can in order to make others understand.
ESTP
ESTPs might be capable of playing devil’s advocate if they feel it is the best way to prove their point. ESTPs do like looking into different angles and information, but they often come to a conclusion based on whichever side has the most factual evidence. ESTPs can be open-minded but at the same time they are hard to convince otherwise once they have come to a conclusion about something. They prefer to present the information they have discovered, instead of having to play other angles.
ISFP
ISFPs don’t usually like playing devil’s advocate, instead they want to clearly represent their beliefs. They have strong inner morals and they follow them as best they can. ISFPs don’t want to do or say anything that goes against what they believe in. Playing devil’s advocate can feel a bit insincere and even foolish to the ISFP. They would much rather focus on enjoying the moment and want to seek out things that fulfill them rather than bring them down.
ESFP
ESFPs can actually have a hard time playing devil’s advocate, especially since they can be a bit stubborn about their beliefs. Once the ESFP has reached a conclusion about something they don’t really like being forced to explore other options or ideas. They can become annoyed with people who feel a strong desire to constantly push their beliefs onto the ESFP, and will want to avoid this entirely. They are more interested in enjoying the moment rather than having to constantly debate with others.
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