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Professor Oak Descriptive Personality Statistics

Reference picture of Professor Oak

Professor Oak is a character from Pokémon.

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 400 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
👩‍🔬 (not 👩‍🎤)96.317.050
knowledgeable (not ignorant)94.62111.055
master (not apprentice)92.7499.753
👨‍⚕️ (not 👨‍🔧)92.61412.258
🧠 (not 💪)91.76616.373
intellectual (not physical)91.26216.972
scientific (not artistic)90.83814.259
high-tech (not low-tech)90.55414.655
high IQ (not low IQ)89.823113.159
valedictorian (not drop out)89.412517.557
nerd (not jock)88.615916.737
reassuring (not fearmongering)88.31812.653
heroic (not villainous)88.218612.949
scholarly (not crafty)87.82017.950
bookish (not sporty)87.720419.054
civilized (not barbaric)87.514320.640
specialist (not generalist)87.0819.748
gendered (not androgynous)86.917319.540
kind (not cruel)86.825215.952
self-improving (not self-destructive)86.5811.636
devoted (not unfaithful)86.436412.254
old (not young)86.28314.866
obedient (not rebellious)86.02918.340
privileged (not oppressed)85.522213.850
loyal (not traitorous)85.053213.242
pro (not noob)85.033913.651
respectful (not rude)84.814717.745
compersive (not jealous)84.81916.036
forgiving (not vengeful)84.79315.356
analysis (not common sense)84.65717.963
genius (not dunce)84.420722.160
reasoned (not instinctual)84.41721.346
sheriff (not outlaw)84.311614.343
nurturing (not poisonous)84.216715.165
side character (not main character)84.112319.156
prestigious (not disreputable)83.911015.354
well behaved (not mischievous)83.76622.355
logical (not emotional)83.48217.958
😇 (not 😈)83.413415.946
methodical (not astonishing)83.27116.243
enlightened (not lost)83.24518.642
official (not backdoor)83.13916.543
proper (not scandalous)83.19421.348
one-faced (not two-faced)83.121923.6111
masculine (not feminine)82.940419.261
diligent (not lazy)82.578718.448
persistent (not quitter)82.491317.345
cooperative (not competitive)82.37215.639
competent (not incompetent)82.253522.342
precise (not vague)81.919721.748
confident (not insecure)81.932021.054
resourceful (not helpless)81.956117.350
good-humored (not angry)81.719516.747
sage (not whippersnapper)81.53224.046
wholesome (not salacious)81.418317.152
tame (not wild)81.36420.648
mathematical (not literary)81.27423.844
politically correct (not edgy)81.15018.953
technophile (not luddite)81.110219.342
white knight (not bad boy)80.923116.947
motivated (not unmotivated)80.890020.243
thinker (not doer)80.54123.6112
trusting (not suspicious)80.39120.853
generous (not stingy)80.222120.6101
stable (not moody)80.13020.658
😊 (not 🤣)80.113820.846
vintage (not trendy)80.133818.5114
curious (not apathetic)80.023022.461
bright (not depressed)80.010219.144
not genocidal (not genocidal)80.044528.255
cheery (not sorrowful)79.912618.339
works hard (not plays hard)79.737320.238
overachiever (not underachiever)79.755121.695
studious (not goof-off)79.649225.354
pacifist (not ferocious)79.68920.061
reasonable (not deranged)79.522825.148
legit (not scrub)79.536219.438
🙋‍♂️ (not 🙅‍♂️)79.411522.634
consistent (not variable)79.413922.656
captain (not first-mate)79.334223.940
complimentary (not insulting)79.318221.755
preppy (not punk rock)79.328718.041
patient (not impatient)79.210323.558
chill (not offended)79.07719.036
eloquent (not unpolished)78.935520.546
giving (not receiving)78.926924.251
factual (not exaggerating)78.816526.5111
flourishing (not traumatized)78.62222.238
egalitarian (not racist)78.581324.158
happy (not sad)78.49723.654
warm (not cold)78.429020.459
optimistic (not pessimistic)78.319216.440
mature (not juvenile)78.332924.954
gatherer (not hunter)78.217126.152
perceptive (not unobservant)78.274422.338
🚴 (not 🏋️‍♂️)78.032523.443
altruistic (not selfish)77.727319.358
🏌 (not 🤺)77.72826.850
🤔 (not 🤫)77.76028.253
patriotic (not unpatriotic)77.629819.135
rhythmic (not stuttering)77.640724.744
workaholic (not slacker)77.580319.351
trusting (not charming)77.44219.657
forward-thinking (not stuck-in-the-past)77.314720.6100
opinionated (not jealous)77.337519.250
humble (not arrogant)77.120219.543
accommodating (not stubborn)77.05223.4109
driven (not unambitious)76.997921.950
coordinated (not clumsy)76.859426.044
sweet (not bitter)76.828521.644
cautious (not impulsive)76.622820.538
🎨 (not 🏀)76.654223.7107
honorable (not cunning)76.530524.663
glad (not mad)76.416022.350
blissful (not haunted)76.48520.394
modest (not flamboyant)76.426024.664
rich (not poor)76.350018.350
factual (not poetic)76.325128.443
basic (not hipster)76.224725.143
charismatic (not uninspiring)76.165517.837
believable (not poorly-written)76.160815.134
statist (not anarchist)76.112524.050
open to new experinces (not uncreative)75.859626.646
rock (not rap)75.856323.157
cultured (not rustic)75.629327.847
genuine (not sarcastic)75.427824.960
work-first (not family-first)75.436923.160
fixable (not unfixable)75.413323.935
independent (not codependent)75.250424.448
sturdy (not flimsy)75.150722.935
fresh (not stinky)75.161324.543
interested (not bored)75.144525.6114
🧐 (not 😎)75.019028.554
focused on the future (not focused on the present)74.99918.647
treasure (not trash)74.986625.443
flower child (not goth)74.946720.758
formal (not intimate)74.824822.648
pure (not debased)74.731524.057
average (not deviant)74.76124.640
bold (not shy)74.6104119.746
self-disciplined (not disorganized)74.579128.762
prideful (not envious)74.543017.1155
calm (not anxious)74.415126.355
human (not animalistic)74.469330.751
worldly (not innocent)74.361526.047
😀 (not 😭)74.220730.536
tall (not short)74.239118.5152
clean (not perverted)74.061525.785
wise (not foolish)73.937627.557
joyful (not miserable)73.922522.063
orderly (not chaotic)73.843327.741
sensible (not ludicrous)73.840026.540
wooden (not plastic)73.838726.273
mild (not spicy)73.716824.254
🤖 (not 👻)73.714826.060
decisive (not hesitant)73.564523.738
healthy (not sickly)73.566719.540
high standards (not desperate)73.544924.0106
equitable (not hypocritical)73.326624.443
💝 (not 💔)73.229127.437
🐿 (not 🦇)73.237626.944
gracious (not feisty)73.18326.552
lighthearted (not intense)73.114821.345
soulful (not soulless)73.084828.441
warm (not quarrelsome)72.927922.551
moderate (not extreme)72.913324.252
utilitarian (not decorative)72.937226.044
open-minded (not close-minded)72.838921.857
sunny (not gloomy)72.734023.253
emancipated (not enslaved)72.547125.336
pointed (not random)72.576626.4118
grateful (not entitled)72.430821.584
neat (not messy)72.362023.866
scheduled (not spontaneous)72.254130.243
traditional (not unorthodox)72.126324.739
washed (not muddy)72.051025.860
confidential (not gossiping)71.973726.659
go-getter (not slugabed)71.999323.844
hard-work (not natural-talent)71.841127.8124
theoretical (not empirical)71.71729.043
English (not German)71.688329.549
playful (not shy)71.576121.648
refined (not rugged)71.349725.350
chortling (not giggling)71.241625.845
cheesy (not chic)70.937027.053
🐴 (not 🦄)70.942825.849
orange (not purple)70.818826.354
🌟 (not 💩)70.797127.039
on-time (not tardy)70.776830.0129
fortunate (not unlucky)70.622823.845
lover (not fighter)70.538425.185
chaste (not lustful)70.321525.544
devout (not heathen)70.134326.148
accepting (not judgemental)70.135925.249
concrete (not abstract)70.039129.848
permanent (not transient)69.931526.536
empath (not psychopath)69.969227.788
earth (not air)69.944128.786
never cries (not often crying)69.956425.548
important (not irrelevant)69.8113327.448
linear (not circular)69.815227.345
protagonist (not antagonist)69.889127.259
self-assured (not self-conscious)69.667529.848
🐘 (not 🐀)69.428222.441
efficient (not overprepared)69.447728.849
careful (not brave)69.219024.656
angelic (not demonic)69.257122.357
armoured (not vulnerable)68.966123.255
communal (not individualist)68.915829.742
🎃 (not 💀)68.931126.571
direct (not roundabout)68.879329.655
highbrow (not lowbrow)68.751029.640
demure (not vain)68.431923.548
🐮 (not 🐷)68.420726.944
📈 (not 📉)68.453528.334
resolute (not wavering)68.373028.237
attentive (not interrupting)68.246429.7101
rational (not whimsical)68.160430.253
vegan (not cannibal)68.148924.748
no-nonsense (not dramatic)68.137728.769
loveable (not punchable)68.068029.850
centrist (not radical)68.014327.539
objective (not subjective)67.916427.039
deliberate (not spontaneous)67.676329.765
hoarder (not unprepared)67.648626.837
chatty (not reserved)67.558926.841
still (not twitchy)67.426127.9111
introspective (not not introspective)67.367031.936
neurotypical (not autistic)67.290131.245
open (not guarded)67.117329.248
🎩 (not 🧢)67.163630.555
alpha (not beta)67.084928.950
skeptical (not spiritual)66.891331.048
philosophical (not real)66.815927.040
repetitive (not varied)66.641831.657
classical (not avant-garde)66.651330.145
spelunker (not claustrophobic)66.551524.739
celebrity (not boy/girl-next-door)66.542926.149
interesting (not tiresome)66.490626.837
profound (not ironic)66.428928.075
straightforward (not cryptic)66.476130.453
thick-skinned (not sensitive)66.451025.348
transparent (not machiavellian)66.436628.149
practical (not imaginative)66.274933.247
dry (not moist)66.136827.243
asexual (not sexual)66.128332.594
insider (not outsider)66.026628.847
builder (not explorer)65.740731.453
comedic (not dramatic)65.726625.5135
smooth (not rough)65.646626.137
existentialist (not nihilist)65.651929.236
sober (not indulgent)65.440534.839
straight (not queer)65.3109935.439
tactful (not indiscreet)65.170331.447
OCD (not ADHD)65.179429.4106
yes-man (not contrarian)65.022228.139
tasteful (not lewd)64.984530.145
ranged (not melee)64.932729.647
attractive (not repulsive)64.6116424.241
sane (not crazy)64.552424.446
indie (not pop)64.378330.043
frank (not sugarcoated)64.1112527.344
👽 (not 🤡)64.054127.345
🥰 (not 🙃)63.957229.541
🥾 (not 👟)63.952634.351
vanilla (not kinky)63.655333.644
pain-avoidant (not masochistic)63.634124.640
queen (not princess)63.687333.553
atheist (not theist)63.575932.545
deep (not shallow)63.583325.856
dorky (not cool)63.251929.050
corporate (not freelance)62.847830.957
love-focused (not money-focused)62.8108027.041
prudish (not flirtatious)62.646529.554
Italian (not Swedish)62.457731.925
stoic (not hypochondriac)62.374826.339
impartial (not biased)62.210531.044
off-key (not musical)62.260928.748
🤠 (not 🤑)62.090232.440
👨‍🚀 (not 🧙)62.049735.249
tattle-tale (not f***-the-police)62.038430.956
literal (not metaphorical)61.680432.139
thick (not thin)61.645123.944
paranoid (not naive)61.680123.450
inspiring (not cringeworthy)61.583327.643
mighty (not puny)61.4110627.940
serious (not bold)61.252625.843
summer (not winter)61.269633.342
conventional (not creative)61.155231.044
dominant (not submissive)61.0107129.035
frenzied (not sleepy)61.0136025.652
soft (not hard)60.963525.835
water (not fire)60.848329.481
historical (not modern)60.559933.942
businesslike (not chivalrous)60.269229.491
normie (not freak)60.156729.3123
down2earth (not head@clouds)59.980034.051
trolling (not triggered)59.930027.144
proactive (not reactive)59.837931.246
bossy (not meek)59.7117327.648
unemotional (not emotional)59.730129.648
disarming (not creepy)59.4121629.239
realistic (not fantastical)59.488131.1114
exhibitionist (not bashful)59.294330.7111
distant (not touchy-feely)59.184024.955
relaxed (not tense)59.027227.847
active (not slothful)59.0153024.146
lenient (not strict)58.866024.846
arcane (not mainstream)58.782328.237
bourgeoisie (not proletariat)58.770531.352
ambitious (not realistic)58.696732.099
everyman (not chosen one)58.659230.261
simple (not complicated)58.533734.039
narcissistic (not low self esteem)58.292822.451
sheltered (not street-smart)57.855631.650
non-gamer (not gamer)57.8102934.5109
funny (not humorless)57.797130.637
leisurely (not hurried)57.749428.853
manicured (not scruffy)57.7112932.239
reliable (not experimental)57.787034.055
😏 (not 😬)57.290529.351
gullible (not cynical)56.950031.144
🧗 (not 🛌)56.8113330.046
exuberant (not subdued)56.798726.149
feminist (not sexist)56.6123226.637
resigned (not resistant)56.416632.737
conspiracist (not sheeple)56.4116528.956
slow-talking (not fast-talking)56.349227.146
demanding (not unchallenging)56.3142331.1106
extrovert (not introvert)56.297928.154
morning lark (not night owl)56.257233.638
metrosexual (not macho)56.2105427.650
charming (not awkward)56.1111329.441
beautiful (not ugly)56.1152429.941
tailor (not blacksmith)55.9108733.645
awkward (not suspicious)55.854525.042
presidential (not folksy)55.694429.247
deep (not epic)55.472630.3114
ivory-tower (not blue-collar)55.379329.436
provincial (not cosmopolitan)55.371729.533
social (not reclusive)55.394928.144
concise (not long-winded)55.383331.837
monochrome (not multicolored)55.283130.736
open-book (not secretive)55.156929.859
tautology (not oxymoron)55.035828.842
monastic (not hedonist)54.860426.223
🥴 (not 🥳)54.897928.349
tight (not loose)54.7122429.146
🥶 (not 🥵)54.764629.574
slow (not fast)54.638630.956
stick-in-the-mud (not adventurous)54.564429.642
Coke (not Pepsi)54.578736.1101
cocky (not timid)54.4137327.361
democratic (not authoritarian)54.3101234.542
industrial (not domestic)54.189032.447
serious (not playful)53.9111327.654
mysterious (not unambiguous)53.880531.363
innocent (not jaded)53.853429.039
realist (not idealist)53.793935.245
stoic (not expressive)53.671428.943
aloof (not obsessed)53.635726.247
pack rat (not minimalist)53.471433.036
badass (not weakass)53.4143429.7123
remote (not involved)53.232232.751
good-cook (not bad-cook)53.284030.592
overspender (not penny-pincher)53.078827.144
romantic (not dispassionate)52.8137828.159
quirky (not predictable)52.897430.236
extraordinary (not mundane)52.6137531.747
regular (not zany)52.678030.244
serene (not pensive)52.622731.198
picky (not always down)52.6110927.542
expressive (not monotone)52.5121231.644
assertive (not passive)52.4143028.837
Greek (not Roman)52.475932.235
neutral (not opinionated)52.419932.0111
🤐 (not 😜)52.2100228.660
urban (not rural)52.1138633.747
unassuming (not pretentious)52.078829.339
Russian (not French)52.063827.237
libertarian (not socialist)51.8114231.541
flexible (not rigid)51.880630.339
private (not gregarious)51.7124629.947
pronatalist (not child free)51.759732.350
conservative (not liberal)51.765227.439
💃 (not 🧕)51.7129227.147
cat person (not dog person)51.795331.554
soft (not hard)51.686326.044
vibrant (not geriatric)51.6141130.339
'left-brained' (not 'right-brained')51.590332.349
alert (not oblivious)51.5131531.537
weird (not normal)51.2121031.556
eastern (not western)51.037329.043
🐒 (not 🐩)51.088931.942
loud (not quiet)50.1107328.642
stylish (not slovenly)50.1130826.541
country-bumpkin (not city-slicker)50.162331.246
thrifty (not extravagant)50.1105629.688
nonpolitical (not political)50.481834.540
🦒 (not 🐐)50.455334.934
lavish (not frugal)50.587224.947

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 Professor Oak based on their crowd-sourced profiles are listed below with the correlation in parenthesis.

Most similar Least similar
  1. Al Robbins (0.868)
  2. Donald Mallard (0.861)
  3. Carlisle Cullen (0.829)
  4. Janet Fraiser (0.816)
  5. Lucius Fox (0.804)
  6. Beverly Crusher (0.803)
  7. Lucius Fox (0.801)
  8. Vision (0.8)
  9. Atticus Finch (0.787)
  10. Dr. Aaron Glassman (0.784)
  1. Ziggy Sobotka (-0.689)
  2. The Deep (-0.661)
  3. Myrtle Wilson (-0.634)
  4. Nelson Muntz (-0.628)
  5. Dee Reynolds (-0.626)
  6. Lisa (-0.623)
  7. Janice Soprano (-0.622)
  8. Mat Cauthon (-0.61)
  9. Bobby Briggs (-0.608)
  10. Theon Greyjoy (-0.605)

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 Professor Oak to see what personality types people who describe themselves in ways similar to the way Professor Oak is described identify as.

Myers-Briggs Self-type Average match score with character Number of users
ISFJ66.3%1602
ESFJ65.5%592
ENFJ63.9%3842
ESTJ63.7%547
ISTJ63.4%1475
INFJ63.1%12519
INTJ60.4%8827
ENTJ59.7%2286
ENFP56.2%10817
INFP55.9%23344
ESFP55.4%1202
ISFP55.3%1998
INTP54.1%11992
ISTP53.0%1950
ESTP52.7%765
ENTP51.4%5934

Notes

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