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Minerva McGonagall Descriptive Personality Statistics

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Minerva McGonagall is a character from Harry Potter.

This page summarizes crowd sourced ratings of their personality collected from users of the Statistical "Which Character" Personality Quiz. This website has recruited more than 3 million volunteers to rate characters on descriptive adjectives and other properties, which can be aggregated to create profiles that users can be matched to as part of a personality test. For more information about how the ratings were collected and how they are used, see the documentation.

Aggregated ratings for 500 descriptions

The table shows the average rating the character received for each descriptive item on a 1 to 100 scale and what that character's rank for the description is among all 2,000 characters in the database. It also shows the standard deviation of the ratings and how many different individuals submitted a rating for that description.

ItemAverage ratingRankRating standard deviationNumber of raters
competent (not incompetent)95.91411.5336
cat person (not dog person)95.9212.350
knowledgeable (not ignorant)95.81214.452
loyal (not traitorous)95.6259.8347
parental (not childlike)95.6177.614
diligent (not lazy)95.5369.7350
high IQ (not low IQ)95.2529.6300
good-manners (not bad-manners)95.1189.422
self-disciplined (not disorganized)95.1318.9373
heroic (not villainous)94.81210.1325
big-vocabulary (not small-vocabulary)94.7456.521
real (not fake)94.2189.210
wise (not foolish)94.0810.3413
coordinated (not clumsy)93.8369.2347
badass (not weakass)93.87910.576
eloquent (not unpolished)93.71410.3308
pro (not noob)93.66012.6136
prestigious (not disreputable)93.2412.0344
civilized (not barbaric)92.72211.5376
genius (not dunce)92.54310.8391
unfrivolous (not goofy)92.4318.714
on-time (not tardy)92.45915.884
neat (not messy)92.23510.7293
intellectual (not physical)92.14510.6325
persistent (not quitter)92.121612.3120
focused (not absentminded)92.11459.89
inspiring (not cringeworthy)92.0811.8130
valedictorian (not drop out)92.07412.9164
meaningful (not pointless)92.04010.012
sincere (not irreverent)92.0279.512
confident (not insecure)91.84012.3361
🧙 (not 👨‍🚀)91.71817.7200
stable (not unstable)91.7109.210
independent (not codependent)91.63213.0464
treasure (not trash)91.64215.2159
master (not apprentice)91.48516.6171
resourceful (not helpless)91.011715.6127
nice (not naughty)91.0288.011
perceptive (not unobservant)90.912617.161
mature (not juvenile)90.84414.6103
believable (not poorly-written)90.51112.557
queen (not princess)90.57614.546
motivated (not unmotivated)90.527013.146
workaholic (not slacker)90.415510.1105
accurate (not off target)90.2629.813
mighty (not puny)89.85714.5360
orderly (not chaotic)89.73413.9351
down2earth (not head@clouds)89.71515.0365
direct (not roundabout)89.66615.6368
tasteful (not lewd)89.31115.0357
devoted (not unfaithful)89.321614.347
bold (not shy)89.233112.8363
dominant (not submissive)89.217512.0348
🌟 (not 💩)89.211018.6127
🎩 (not 🧢)89.26915.1118
proper (not scandalous)88.83115.8353
soulful (not soulless)88.813414.892
strong identity (not social chameleon)88.813116.316
legit (not scrub)88.74715.6181
high standards (not desperate)88.74615.2101
decisive (not hesitant)88.68912.9403
reasonable (not deranged)88.62917.8134
sensible (not ludicrous)88.31816.6356
precise (not vague)88.34416.2283
feminist (not sexist)88.118516.7166
straight edge (not junkie)88.116712.815
important (not irrelevant)88.025617.9214
clean (not perverted)88.011316.381
noble (not jovial)88.0359.913
rhythmic (not stuttering)87.85513.660
handy (not can't-fix-anything)87.712311.513
alert (not oblivious)87.511320.0123
enlightened (not lost)87.51412.754
hygienic (not gross)87.339118.08
studious (not goof-off)87.119216.9158
factual (not exaggerating)87.13918.755
positive (not negative)87.19113.97
refined (not rugged)87.05916.2357
assertive (not passive)87.016817.6322
driven (not unambitious)87.038816.6347
pointed (not random)87.012318.461
sturdy (not flimsy)86.812719.777
altruistic (not selfish)86.76212.7369
bookish (not sporty)86.726417.4352
leader (not follower)86.337012.510
tactful (not indiscreet)86.22714.7120
extraordinary (not mundane)86.015919.5337
manicured (not scruffy)86.028616.8399
seemly (not inappropriate)86.012915.012
armoured (not vulnerable)85.98914.0337
insightful (not generic)85.911821.1187
alpha (not beta)85.627818.8318
emancipated (not enslaved)85.65516.9340
egalitarian (not racist)85.640115.9128
unannoying (not annoying)85.54718.411
go-getter (not slugabed)85.225317.4114
all-seeing (not blind)85.29123.28
self-improving (not self-destructive)85.11518.059
scheduled (not spontaneous)84.818819.7361
confidential (not gossiping)84.823119.0416
deep (not shallow)84.76918.1150
charmer (not buffoon)84.720419.112
deliberate (not spontaneous)84.616019.0330
works hard (not plays hard)84.518618.9394
interesting (not tiresome)84.315717.8323
loveable (not punchable)84.313319.459
bossy (not meek)83.837416.2339
charismatic (not uninspiring)83.829818.5316
old (not young)83.714517.3391
🤺 (not 🏌)83.624619.4136
self-assured (not self-conscious)83.611824.1359
wooden (not plastic)83.65516.274
active (not slothful)83.544118.2325
highbrow (not lowbrow)83.45316.5326
washed (not muddy)83.412217.537
resolute (not wavering)83.414323.0137
rational (not whimsical)83.314121.2373
compersive (not jealous)83.32615.7305
OCD (not ADHD)83.39616.352
cautious (not impulsive)83.28016.4343
respectful (not rude)83.220317.0349
giving (not receiving)83.114917.639
overthinker (not underthinker)83.028611.79
nurturing (not poisonous)82.920616.8139
💝 (not 💔)82.99219.0192
prideful (not envious)82.97313.590
white knight (not bad boy)82.917914.235
fresh (not stinky)82.630921.7198
empath (not psychopath)82.421718.877
English (not German)82.320524.951
not genocidal (not genocidal)82.236525.534
permanent (not transient)82.25120.8165
one-faced (not two-faced)82.027722.283
vintage (not trendy)81.925219.147
fussy (not sloppy)81.824016.4200
kind (not cruel)81.649616.7366
overachiever (not underachiever)81.549125.181
reliable (not experimental)81.414119.961
welcoming experience (not cringing away)81.415319.011
official (not backdoor)81.45021.9440
chaste (not lustful)81.23920.5360
pure (not debased)81.214518.3376
green thumb (not plant-neglecter)81.29927.412
formal (not intimate)80.912922.4180
🐩 (not 🐒)80.816721.4134
sheriff (not outlaw)80.820521.8334
no-nonsense (not dramatic)80.89624.7156
perfect (not flawed)80.81418.010
sassy (not chill)80.638211.413
presidential (not folksy)80.517321.768
protagonist (not antagonist)80.540921.035
stable (not moody)80.42920.9383
never cries (not often crying)80.424023.648
Hates PDA (not Constant PDA)80.418421.4175
healthy (not sickly)80.334816.7315
opinionated (not jealous)80.323620.946
supportive (not catty)80.329324.911
anti-prank (not prankster)80.234024.0248
nerd (not jock)80.239621.2366
consistent (not variable)80.012423.572
moderate (not gluttonous)79.824327.68
cultured (not rustic)79.716825.546
concise (not long-winded)79.75523.730
introspective (not not introspective)79.615721.2187
thinker (not feeler)79.617813.512
worldly (not innocent)79.642422.4341
serious (not playful)79.539218.9382
📈 (not 📉)79.38225.5116
demanding (not unchallenging)79.359319.483
sane (not crazy)79.312822.1125
sober (not indulgent)79.26022.9338
sage (not whippersnapper)79.25724.249
reasoned (not instinctual)79.26223.6385
wholesome (not salacious)79.227424.9129
efficient (not overprepared)79.18926.455
honorable (not cunning)79.122924.3402
👨‍⚕️ (not 👨‍🔧)78.920422.6123
friendly (not unfriendly)78.953214.98
logical (not emotional)78.716619.8394
physicist (not photographer)78.720121.711
😇 (not 😈)78.624125.1143
attentive (not interrupting)78.515327.062
equitable (not hypocritical)78.412620.8127
frank (not sugarcoated)78.349424.346
beautiful (not ugly)78.288322.9119
devout (not heathen)78.110622.1355
🎨 (not 🏀)78.050426.990
mild (not manic)77.98522.48
patriotic (not unpatriotic)77.930623.2118
vegan (not cannibal)77.818022.644
😊 (not 🤣)77.625023.8150
🧠 (not 💪)77.458326.5152
charming (not awkward)77.439621.4381
prudish (not flirtatious)77.312320.230
flourishing (not traumatized)77.23220.258
angelic (not demonic)77.132419.4414
love-focused (not money-focused)77.162720.734
fast (not slow)77.046322.1355
tight (not loose)77.038917.667
chronically single (not serial dater)77.047919.112
guarded (not open)76.766019.4344
suspicious (not awkward)76.736316.6331
practical (not imaginative)76.737523.1327
thick-skinned (not sensitive)76.718225.2327
tense (not relaxed)76.667719.9345
comfortable (not awkward)76.627621.59
strict (not lenient)76.534720.8360
lion (not zebra)76.552827.6202
scholarly (not crafty)76.314023.9400
involved (not remote)76.338321.1303
neurotypical (not autistic)76.138123.3330
historical (not modern)76.123023.4248
realist (not idealist)76.119121.4121
private (not gregarious)76.037622.9347
rock (not rap)76.057422.144
stylish (not slovenly)75.949124.5359
disarming (not creepy)75.646318.6159
reserved (not chatty)75.533221.5358
straightforward (not cryptic)75.531126.3386
street-smart (not sheltered)75.454125.5338
fulfilled (not unfulfilled)75.111315.514
well behaved (not mischievous)75.124624.7376
cynical (not gullible)74.849523.342
handshakes (not hugs)74.865725.88
forgiving (not vengeful)74.734621.6329
insider (not outsider)74.78623.8251
scientific (not artistic)74.541123.3309
grateful (not entitled)74.328026.069
bright (not depressed)74.222721.9351
hoarder (not unprepared)74.222315.3355
cool (not dorky)74.239326.9139
interested (not bored)74.152925.569
demure (not vain)73.716021.3281
generous (not stingy)73.549722.682
Swedish (not Italian)73.415524.949
👽 (not 🤡)73.422820.6104
secretive (not open-book)73.460327.259
stoic (not hypochondriac)73.329727.740
popular (not rejected)73.240425.212
winter (not summer)73.134128.338
builder (not explorer)73.017824.3389
classical (not avant-garde)73.027828.591
lawyerly (not engineerial)72.937122.37
🎃 (not 💀)72.823526.366
fortunate (not unlucky)72.817918.2311
resistant (not resigned)72.756825.9350
forward-thinking (not stuck-in-the-past)72.728122.575
ranged (not melee)72.210725.352
original (not cliché)72.134326.59
brave (not careful)71.959326.1377
withdrawn (not outgoing)71.728121.99
rich (not poor)71.763717.1291
blessed (not cursed)71.715824.79
👩‍🔬 (not 👩‍🎤)71.536531.2146
fixable (not unfixable)71.530521.045
good-cook (not bad-cook)71.522127.243
creator (not consumer)71.549516.28
hopeful (not fearful)71.551824.615
picky (not always down)71.337627.635
activist (not nonpartisan)71.257828.58
modest (not flamboyant)71.147726.5332
concrete (not abstract)71.138228.2143
profound (not ironic)71.118430.760
musical (not off-key)70.824722.941
privileged (not oppressed)70.875322.255
feminine (not masculine)70.753220.3387
tall (not short)70.754723.1375
calm (not anxious)70.624526.7368
😀 (not 😭)70.632224.0115
thin (not thick)70.548228.4248
enchanting (not disturbing)70.461418.78
linear (not circular)70.314728.449
prying (not unmeddlesome)70.378825.39
frenzied (not sleepy)70.386120.952
opinionated (not neutral)70.3123527.387
resists change (not likes change)70.269123.112
🥰 (not 🙃)70.236831.2201
writer (not reader)70.127628.911
utopian (not dystopian)70.126521.58
stoic (not expressive)69.930628.4368
penny-pincher (not overspender)69.934822.7195
spirited (not lifeless)69.9100725.98
hurried (not leisurely)69.737425.7386
captain (not first-mate)69.762333.4380
old-fashioned (not progressive)69.740528.712
purple (not orange)69.628028.7369
reassuring (not fearmongering)69.654026.546
earth (not air)69.448825.063
woke (not problematic)69.435828.312
attractive (not repulsive)69.3107821.2314
existentialist (not nihilist)69.231622.892
open-minded (not close-minded)69.256723.5393
political (not nonpolitical)68.851127.5350
non-gamer (not gamer)68.765136.056
spicy (not mild)68.673527.3344
pain-avoidant (not masochistic)68.319425.964
skeptical (not spiritual)68.290027.6339
methodical (not astonishing)68.257930.2383
chic (not cheesy)68.238624.737
humble (not arrogant)68.044325.0308
specialist (not generalist)68.048430.684
factual (not poetic)67.955728.968
wolf (not bear)67.962225.011
luddite (not technophile)67.928825.3258
objective (not subjective)67.917727.9101
🧗 (not 🛌)67.977728.4180
militaristic (not hippie)67.880630.512
asexual (not sexual)67.626929.655
glamorous (not spartan)67.545323.98
traditional (not unorthodox)67.339128.5100
distant (not touchy-feely)67.362123.039
rigid (not flexible)67.256624.8371
politically correct (not edgy)67.137329.2383
😏 (not 😬)66.955027.0126
🐮 (not 🐷)66.830525.5152
arcane (not mainstream)66.753828.0302
realistic (not fantastical)66.768231.149
minimalist (not pack rat)66.641624.6125
uptight (not easy)66.584127.813
complicated (not simple)66.292628.0348
glad (not mad)66.239327.3130
grounded (not fantasy-prone)66.261134.012
curious (not apathetic)66.089229.1331
insomniac (not slumbering)65.998219.411
metrosexual (not macho)65.768725.647
extravagant (not thrifty)65.755927.655
blissful (not haunted)65.627526.781
trusting (not charming)65.432028.8366
complimentary (not insulting)65.267826.8100
🙋‍♂️ (not 🙅‍♂️)65.261435.6138
tailor (not blacksmith)65.279535.146
celebrity (not boy/girl-next-door)65.048531.937
blue (not red)65.058831.412
paranoid (not naive)64.971022.348
frugal (not lavish)64.961327.3349
hard (not soft)64.675623.3337
Coke (not Pepsi)64.624435.282
indoorsy (not outdoorsy)64.679833.87
literal (not metaphorical)64.569430.0350
love shy (not cassanova)64.456834.98
dramatic (not comedic)64.3100424.463
utilitarian (not decorative)64.081628.996
still (not twitchy)64.036527.885
indie (not pop)63.885830.040
flat (not bubbly)63.871327.913
ferocious (not pacifist)63.790127.5331
nonconformist (not social climber)63.773727.111
hard-work (not natural-talent)63.584731.489
grumpy (not cheery)63.583619.110
straight (not queer)63.0126030.6161
believing (not questioning)62.930523.17
patient (not impatient)62.843427.4154
cocky (not timid)62.6118023.438
monastic (not hedonist)62.530526.991
triggered (not trolling)62.594329.939
smooth (not rough)62.460727.5343
contrarian (not yes-man)62.290129.030
entrepreneur (not employee)62.198133.88
intense (not lighthearted)62.0111428.547
hard (not soft)61.983123.5118
resentful (not euphoric)61.993626.18
🤠 (not 🤑)61.896430.3122
realistic (not ambitious)61.840630.983
ivory-tower (not blue-collar)61.763428.5317
statist (not anarchist)61.766329.6156
vibrant (not geriatric)61.6110527.456
corporate (not freelance)61.652532.452
narcissistic (not low self esteem)61.683321.356
chortling (not giggling)61.692529.557
smug (not sheepish)61.6117520.016
work-first (not family-first)61.573131.3420
gendered (not androgynous)61.5164431.0151
🥾 (not 👟)61.565133.9152
dry (not moist)61.557727.152
f***-the-police (not tattle-tale)61.5102735.453
evolutionist (not creationist)61.576530.910
human (not animalistic)61.4125928.5317
good-humored (not angry)61.485722.8334
routine (not innovative)61.261827.914
experience-oriented (not goal-oriented)61.247041.410
🥳 (not 🥴)61.144527.6134
proactive (not reactive)61.135328.238
🐘 (not 🐀)61.061032.8178
preppy (not punk rock)60.994729.460
open to new experinces (not uncreative)60.8127226.7369
feisty (not gracious)60.8114328.2329
chosen one (not everyman)60.778630.339
conventional (not creative)60.660429.9361
epic (not deep)60.657532.546
natural (not mechanical)60.680929.57
exhibitionist (not bashful)60.592325.565
businesslike (not chivalrous)60.572331.363
fast-talking (not slow-talking)60.299830.759
forward (not repressed)60.296225.39
playful (not shy)60.1119422.8339
dolphin (not kangaroo)60.157230.59
optimistic (not pessimistic)60.072125.9305
🦄 (not 🐴)59.956434.1132
jaded (not innocent)59.9115627.138
things-person (not people-person)59.967625.012
unenthusiastic about food (not foodie)59.950627.414
conformist (not maverick)59.937926.77
warm (not quarrelsome)59.867624.6362
sweet (not bitter)59.878721.8330
cooperative (not competitive)59.753930.5329
serious (not bold)59.660831.9395
divine (not earthly)59.637836.27
literary (not mathematical)59.598030.1363
world traveler (not homebody)59.588528.512
happy (not sad)59.349820.0299
spelunker (not claustrophobic)59.392026.629
analytical (not intuitive)59.375430.98
tame (not wild)59.258028.0347
🧐 (not 😎)59.268936.9145
French (not Russian)59.194130.052
🦇 (not 🐿)59.062932.9119
joyful (not miserable)58.858626.0134
pretentious (not unassuming)58.791029.9120
fighter (not lover)58.781327.371
normie (not freak)58.565824.393
empirical (not theoretical)58.473032.0336
moderate (not extreme)58.450226.9325
real (not philosophical)58.2113531.6264
Roman (not Greek)58.261732.359
capitalist (not communist)58.196529.614
🚴 (not 🏋️‍♂️)57.9131132.394
tautology (not oxymoron)57.925333.330
reluctant (not eager)57.940128.47
unstirring (not quivering)57.9122135.710
🧕 (not 💃)57.843331.4207
liberal (not conservative)57.7109529.9161
fire (not water)57.7107132.472
child free (not pronatalist)57.5116831.4256
genuine (not sarcastic)57.390030.6350
normal (not weird)57.061026.6341
mysterious (not unambiguous)57.075032.0465
gatherer (not hunter)57.076433.557
night owl (not morning lark)56.9108332.7232
romantic (not dispassionate)56.9132727.355
low-tech (not high-tech)56.885631.0302
impartial (not biased)56.620628.2328
stubborn (not accommodating)56.6145133.376
atheist (not theist)56.4109230.1102
rural (not urban)56.445829.6196
proud (not apologetic)56.4154637.013
conspiracist (not sheeple)56.3124828.0227
vanilla (not kinky)56.285330.4340
western (not eastern)56.1137332.7165
expressive (not monotone)56.0116531.140
🥵 (not 🥶)55.997231.254
energetic (not mellow)55.896928.815
provincial (not cosmopolitan)55.673731.0250
warm (not cold)55.5102825.8376
quiet (not loud)55.485225.9341
bourgeoisie (not proletariat)55.385329.9320
analysis (not common sense)55.2103234.840
introvert (not extrovert)54.975227.8352
reclusive (not social)54.980027.0232
heartfelt (not clinical)54.9118630.312
accepting (not judgemental)54.886428.9274
multicolored (not monochrome)54.886332.998
predictable (not quirky)54.878830.650
stick-in-the-mud (not adventurous)54.768329.1316
gloomy (not sunny)54.6107123.553
'left-brained' (not 'right-brained')54.456032.2239
main character (not side character)54.194732.335
thinker (not doer)53.954933.093
harsh (not gentle)53.998327.211
pensive (not serene)53.6169831.156
🤐 (not 😜)53.2103232.6123
suspicious (not trusting)53.1110731.7331
domestic (not industrial)53.189432.2105
country-bumpkin (not city-slicker)53.158629.8145
🤔 (not 🤫)53.1120433.5123
flower child (not goth)53.1127528.042
authoritarian (not democratic)53.083832.3377
hipster (not basic)53.070630.6307
🐐 (not 🦒)53.0139935.5169
socialist (not libertarian)52.959731.1316
delicate (not coarse)52.971221.39
obedient (not rebellious)52.473329.5308
sorrowful (not cheery)52.3124521.6388
👻 (not 🤖)52.3107530.7143
communal (not individualist)52.171733.2111
savory (not sweet)52.1119026.07
deviant (not average)51.8130827.5262
emotional (not unemotional)51.6153925.239
exuberant (not subdued)51.5123534.143
aloof (not obsessed)51.448327.5318
wired (not tired)51.4135436.311
lumberjack (not mad-scientist)51.384024.87
varied (not repetitive)51.275330.2176
regular (not zany)51.287429.5126
machiavellian (not transparent)51.1101634.535
chill (not offended)50.187031.358
focused on the future (not focused on the present)50.297829.0337
humorless (not funny)50.884227.5354
centrist (not radical)50.888528.829
snoops (not minds-own-business)50.8162331.512
boundary breaking (not stereotypical)50.6127538.013

The lowest rating for any description in the table is 50.0 despite a 1 to 100 scale being used. This is because descriptions that had values lower than the midpoint were reversed. For example, a score of 1/100 for "hot (not cold)" is equivalent to a score of 100/100 for "cold (not hot)". This was done so that all the traits that are most distinctive for a character are at the top of the table.

Similar characters

The similarity between two characters can be calculated by taking the correlation between the lists of their traits. This produces a value from +1 to -1. With +1 implying that every trait one character is high on the other one is high on too, to an equal degree. And, -1 implying that if a character is high on specific trait, the other one is low on it. The 10 most and least similar characters to Minerva McGonagall based on their crowd-sourced profiles are listed below with the correlation in parenthesis.

Most similar Least similar
  1. Hermione Granger (0.891)
  2. Peggy Carter (0.878)
  3. Jean-Luc Picard (0.877)
  4. Atticus Finch (0.873)
  5. Alfred Pennyworth (0.872)
  6. Camille Saroyan (0.869)
  7. Melinda Warner (0.867)
  8. Princess Rhaenys Targaryen (0.863)
  9. Yu Shu Lien (0.859)
  10. Alfred Pennyworth (0.856)
  1. The Deep (-0.738)
  2. Ziggy Sobotka (-0.693)
  3. A.J. Soprano (-0.69)
  4. Barney Gumble (-0.657)
  5. Gino (-0.644)
  6. Arturo Roman (-0.615)
  7. Jeff Portnoy (-0.606)
  8. Jake Harper (-0.599)
  9. Dennis Nedry (-0.599)
  10. Homer Simpson (-0.595)

Personality types

Users who took the quiz were asked to self-identify their Myers-Briggs and Enneagram types. We can look at the average match scores of these different groups of users with Minerva McGonagall to see what personality types people who describe themselves in ways similar to the way Minerva McGonagall is described identify as.

Myers-Briggs Self-type Average match score with character Number of users
ESTJ68.3%547
ISTJ66.1%1475
ENTJ65.6%2286
ESFJ65.5%592
ENFJ65.4%3842
INTJ64.8%8827
ISFJ64.8%1602
INFJ63.8%12519
ESTP56.4%765
ENFP56.1%10817
INTP55.8%11992
ESFP55.5%1202
ENTP55.3%5934
ISTP54.9%1950
INFP54.8%23344
ISFP54.2%1998

Notes

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