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Rust Cohle Descriptive Personality Statistics

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Rust Cohle is a character from True Detective.

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
perceptive (not unobservant)96.986.917
traumatized (not flourishing)96.336.716
frank (not sugarcoated)95.0158.313
insightful (not generic)93.8137.317
overthinker (not underthinker)93.5298.317
maverick (not conformist)93.42510.014
gloomy (not sunny)92.7148.322
original (not cliché)92.648.516
pro (not noob)92.01049.514
boundary breaking (not stereotypical)91.8316.813
reclusive (not social)91.3199.831
workaholic (not slacker)91.012913.639
high IQ (not low IQ)90.620511.1215
questioning (not believing)90.62510.814
nonconformist (not social climber)90.54020.812
sorrowful (not cheery)89.91712.6276
persistent (not quitter)89.935210.523
complicated (not simple)89.55915.1259
deep (not shallow)89.51511.428
freelance (not corporate)89.1809.415
haunted (not blissful)88.96715.314
sad (not happy)88.82812.5279
rebellious (not obedient)88.718711.9217
goth (not flower child)88.43820.711
grumpy (not cheery)88.110018.512
genius (not dunce)88.011912.0307
street-smart (not sheltered)88.013317.4182
leader (not follower)88.030214.113
big-vocabulary (not small-vocabulary)87.823122.310
unorthodox (not traditional)87.69716.528
strong identity (not social chameleon)87.516920.313
miserable (not joyful)87.45716.425
cynical (not gullible)87.49218.314
night owl (not morning lark)87.09615.9149
individualist (not communal)87.08615.830
chronically single (not serial dater)86.914315.817
competent (not incompetent)86.733315.4245
confidential (not gossiping)86.714814.3241
serious (not playful)86.515317.1291
dramatic (not comedic)86.59315.619
wolf (not bear)86.56111.015
work-first (not family-first)86.413618.2246
handshakes (not hugs)86.328220.815
arcane (not mainstream)86.23017.9266
focused (not absentminded)86.239215.111
weird (not normal)86.112015.2296
independent (not codependent)86.014719.1229
conspiracist (not sheeple)85.97517.0153
important (not irrelevant)85.538922.352
manic (not mild)85.520113.815
edgy (not politically correct)85.49614.5264
diligent (not lazy)85.363716.5257
pessimistic (not optimistic)84.95219.2273
flawed (not perfect)84.720413.612
harsh (not gentle)84.718812.510
chosen one (not everyman)84.64117.920
private (not gregarious)84.511117.1254
mysterious (not unambiguous)84.58119.7201
badass (not weakass)84.546023.717
introspective (not not introspective)84.15022.734
suspicious (not trusting)84.020518.4305
master (not apprentice)84.031616.361
wooden (not plastic)83.95313.913
👽 (not 🤡)83.93216.027
paranoid (not naive)83.75014.025
extraordinary (not mundane)83.623817.8258
bitter (not sweet)83.516815.7256
extreme (not moderate)83.529817.9236
distant (not touchy-feely)83.513318.520
opinionated (not jealous)83.39919.116
wild (not tame)83.129516.1197
introvert (not extrovert)83.08920.3294
interesting (not tiresome)83.019717.3274
atheist (not theist)82.98818.631
prideful (not envious)82.97312.718
spartan (not glamorous)82.913620.713
quarrelsome (not warm)82.820916.8255
innovative (not routine)82.815621.714
dystopian (not utopian)82.67428.511
backdoor (not official)82.611419.1211
main character (not side character)82.537925.910
🥾 (not 👟)82.412521.925
knowledgeable (not ignorant)82.339822.617
opinionated (not neutral)82.256218.515
masculine (not feminine)82.145616.4264
rock (not rap)81.921418.425
real (not fake)81.945530.212
creative (not conventional)81.619219.0257
🧢 (not 🎩)81.515922.113
proud (not apologetic)81.554517.912
obsessed (not aloof)81.417321.8266
anarchist (not statist)81.410720.334
radical (not centrist)81.38329.213
lion (not zebra)81.338324.514
queen (not princess)81.327919.920
outsider (not insider)81.26226.6152
stubborn (not accommodating)81.046319.515
depressed (not bright)80.88822.1221
hard (not soft)80.822920.231
mad (not glad)80.720314.819
resolute (not wavering)80.622823.218
guarded (not open)80.646221.9247
💀 (not 🎃)80.514627.020
minimalist (not pack rat)80.44821.320
🦇 (not 🐿)80.113616.017
f***-the-police (not tattle-tale)80.143015.217
unenthusiastic about food (not foodie)80.15722.515
western (not eastern)80.07525.837
intense (not lighthearted)80.043525.421
freak (not normie)80.020421.723
dominant (not submissive)79.854617.6255
frugal (not lavish)79.89121.9251
coarse (not delicate)79.828520.212
utilitarian (not decorative)79.712324.732
tense (not relaxed)79.652722.4282
worldly (not innocent)79.443320.7259
hard (not soft)79.328419.9261
cold (not warm)79.221720.7222
explorer (not builder)79.116519.2228
gendered (not androgynous)79.170525.163
rejected (not popular)79.122722.816
cursed (not blessed)79.030314.314
punk rock (not preppy)78.923620.121
believable (not poorly-written)78.847319.115
pointed (not random)78.849928.912
deviant (not average)78.729420.8139
decisive (not hesitant)78.647519.0240
metaphorical (not literal)78.53723.2263
insomniac (not slumbering)78.535225.111
😭 (not 😀)78.39023.323
🤠 (not 🤑)78.323721.820
legit (not scrub)78.244018.137
wise (not foolish)78.128918.6291
philosophical (not real)78.03627.1165
withdrawn (not outgoing)78.015623.114
accurate (not off target)78.042316.712
driven (not unambitious)77.997923.1216
contrarian (not yes-man)77.920822.319
coordinated (not clumsy)77.957324.4250
alpha (not beta)77.854021.8219
mad-scientist (not lumberjack)77.833319.012
scruffy (not manicured)77.723720.9228
zany (not regular)77.728225.621
masochistic (not pain-avoidant)77.47323.630
intellectual (not physical)77.351518.5266
open to new experinces (not uncreative)77.157322.8281
reserved (not chatty)77.029223.5281
self-destructive (not self-improving)76.927427.915
fire (not water)76.944827.415
moody (not stable)76.848824.9267
works hard (not plays hard)76.552723.9289
resentful (not euphoric)76.533319.113
demanding (not unchallenging)76.472626.319
cryptic (not straightforward)76.34927.0293
indie (not pop)76.130428.915
all-seeing (not blind)76.129926.115
tall (not short)76.034916.1292
mischievous (not well behaved)75.956820.5288
assertive (not passive)75.965022.5230
smug (not sheepish)75.959218.914
attractive (not repulsive)75.882420.4266
evolutionist (not creationist)75.821726.510
salacious (not wholesome)75.826821.412
charmer (not buffoon)75.757221.311
🤺 (not 🏌)75.657820.822
analysis (not common sense)75.626725.811
meaningful (not pointless)75.671735.312
unstable (not stable)75.543922.115
secretive (not open-book)75.453029.216
rough (not smooth)75.223523.4255
vintage (not trendy)75.256423.712
creator (not consumer)75.136520.814
cocky (not timid)74.972620.818
mighty (not puny)74.960619.0268
awkward (not comfortable)74.925926.411
quiet (not loud)74.828622.9249
bold (not shy)74.7109623.1281
proletariat (not bourgeoisie)74.721625.1248
profound (not ironic)74.511923.315
active (not slothful)74.495722.7255
rhythmic (not stuttering)74.459621.711
winter (not summer)74.230931.39
stoic (not expressive)74.220525.8264
brave (not careful)74.149223.8279
rural (not urban)74.114127.745
noble (not jovial)74.143731.612
spicy (not mild)74.053322.7266
child free (not pronatalist)73.937428.3213
natural-talent (not hard-work)73.98520.416
captain (not first-mate)73.851325.9195
unstirring (not quivering)73.748334.412
💔 (not 💝)73.524933.732
love-focused (not money-focused)73.577121.219
🧠 (not 💪)73.475226.630
writer (not reader)73.318233.914
feisty (not gracious)73.263422.1205
straight (not queer)73.281825.149
adventurous (not stick-in-the-mud)73.156726.1225
egalitarian (not racist)73.1117021.422
one-faced (not two-faced)73.164625.511
chortling (not giggling)73.035922.323
spelunker (not claustrophobic)72.924425.515
frenzied (not sleepy)72.969527.215
confident (not insecure)72.970125.0270
studious (not goof-off)72.881029.927
clinical (not heartfelt)72.727427.211
heroic (not villainous)72.692019.9296
mature (not juvenile)72.653927.334
rugged (not refined)72.536222.3289
unfrivolous (not goofy)72.561427.914
suspicious (not awkward)72.454626.3263
OCD (not ADHD)72.450626.312
angry (not good-humored)72.327622.2250
alert (not oblivious)72.173229.625
non-gamer (not gamer)72.051328.614
deep (not epic)71.910625.010
🙃 (not 🥰)71.730329.142
charismatic (not uninspiring)71.691024.9219
treasure (not trash)71.5108926.331
unfriendly (not friendly)71.527317.412
beautiful (not ugly)71.3115825.128
poor (not rich)71.331017.4242
bookish (not sporty)71.377922.9233
ferocious (not pacifist)71.165822.9275
dispassionate (not romantic)71.015830.721
scandalous (not proper)70.951924.5163
anti-prank (not prankster)70.869228.713
uptight (not easy)70.769723.712
🐮 (not 🐷)70.614827.627
low-tech (not high-tech)70.539823.0253
mellow (not energetic)70.429629.512
fearful (not hopeful)70.417927.810
bossy (not meek)70.489121.2250
devoted (not unfaithful)70.3128325.217
negative (not positive)70.239032.710
cool (not dorky)70.254330.222
penny-pincher (not overspender)70.233322.744
🥴 (not 🥳)70.232829.524
thin (not thick)70.150227.0145
entitled (not grateful)70.150924.119
kinky (not vanilla)70.044021.8256
dry (not moist)69.927621.614
handy (not can't-fix-anything)69.978224.210
blacksmith (not tailor)69.831023.412
fantasy-prone (not grounded)69.851028.311
specialist (not generalist)69.740126.531
psychopath (not empath)69.736925.114
loyal (not traitorous)69.6122422.6283
blue-collar (not ivory-tower)69.543126.8242
🐘 (not 🐀)69.529427.932
transient (not permanent)69.413927.575
equitable (not hypocritical)69.343221.038
sage (not whippersnapper)69.323426.810
savory (not sweet)69.359719.211
overachiever (not underachiever)69.1108823.914
logical (not emotional)69.137527.0287
arrogant (not humble)69.065924.2279
insulting (not complimentary)69.042328.631
flat (not bubbly)68.950432.515
open-minded (not close-minded)68.957627.8233
folksy (not presidential)68.939028.910
experimental (not reliable)68.940230.017
compersive (not jealous)68.836220.9185
English (not German)68.8115726.912
engineerial (not lawyerly)68.831231.612
unlucky (not fortunate)68.743424.3278
rude (not respectful)68.738022.1283
triggered (not trolling)68.655435.813
resourceful (not helpless)68.5126529.219
sturdy (not flimsy)68.583721.513
analytical (not intuitive)68.548830.813
entrepreneur (not employee)68.478833.113
world traveler (not homebody)68.360027.813
realist (not idealist)68.243232.639
hunter (not gatherer)68.267025.512
factual (not exaggerating)68.148428.917
chaotic (not orderly)68.056928.7255
slow-talking (not fast-talking)68.018929.624
self-assured (not self-conscious)67.978030.5231
competitive (not cooperative)67.982525.5270
vengeful (not forgiving)67.659223.3269
😈 (not 😇)67.452425.118
macho (not metrosexual)67.432321.414
thinker (not doer)67.421226.217
skeptical (not spiritual)67.394432.8296
crazy (not sane)67.355628.026
curious (not apathetic)67.283330.7257
armoured (not vulnerable)67.276729.1216
outdoorsy (not indoorsy)67.250925.113
dolphin (not kangaroo)67.030528.113
problematic (not woke)66.955021.315
go-getter (not slugabed)66.8130925.935
sickly (not healthy)66.621324.7272
eager (not reluctant)66.575230.312
heathen (not devout)66.437628.3231
geriatric (not vibrant)66.417722.414
direct (not roundabout)66.394831.8291
circular (not linear)66.325528.925
libertarian (not socialist)66.127728.1229
emancipated (not enslaved)65.985029.9245
indulgent (not sober)65.964429.8275
outlaw (not sheriff)65.868524.4262
🙅‍♂️ (not 🙋‍♂️)65.835632.528
interested (not bored)65.899334.319
prying (not unmeddlesome)65.8102531.414
disreputable (not prestigious)65.730726.1164
unfulfilled (not fulfilled)65.779433.112
bad-manners (not good-manners)65.640730.212
deliberate (not spontaneous)65.587929.3276
unpatriotic (not patriotic)65.215230.224
🤐 (not 😜)65.260433.923
quirky (not predictable)65.252331.912
mechanical (not natural)65.145927.614
resistant (not resigned)65.1104029.5234
humorless (not funny)65.038127.4249
inspiring (not cringeworthy)65.074927.932
imaginative (not practical)64.940328.0237
nonpolitical (not political)64.833231.2252
autistic (not neurotypical)64.712027.1230
liberal (not conservative)64.580831.921
efficient (not overprepared)64.585737.511
soulful (not soulless)64.3126133.923
jaded (not innocent)64.399431.315
charming (not trusting)64.162923.9284
luddite (not technophile)64.144425.6230
inappropriate (not seemly)64.152329.110
hoarder (not unprepared)64.071724.9166
🐒 (not 🐩)63.948128.415
debased (not pure)63.859626.2235
slovenly (not stylish)63.736822.3261
giving (not receiving)63.790825.914
Coke (not Pepsi)63.628440.012
pensive (not serene)63.3111133.910
picky (not always down)63.268734.818
industrial (not domestic)63.152932.024
avant-garde (not classical)63.142431.527
Russian (not French)63.030624.612
fast (not slow)62.9112527.2253
machiavellian (not transparent)62.960434.115
historical (not modern)62.857725.3135
🤔 (not 🤫)62.764639.029
🧗 (not 🛌)62.798830.249
Greek (not Roman)62.718831.015
rational (not whimsical)62.484629.2273
thrifty (not extravagant)62.364833.412
poisonous (not nurturing)62.255123.966
self-disciplined (not disorganized)62.0123731.6270
expressive (not monotone)61.995726.816
Hates PDA (not Constant PDA)61.979524.613
provincial (not cosmopolitan)61.848329.9205
theoretical (not empirical)61.718330.5241
nerd (not jock)61.794325.4270
generous (not stingy)61.795517.99
hipster (not basic)61.641328.4221
🧐 (not 😎)61.659935.927
🐴 (not 🦄)61.682132.428
naughty (not nice)61.676125.115
messy (not neat)61.553829.8143
varied (not repetitive)61.529929.863
parental (not childlike)61.588225.713
judgemental (not accepting)61.474731.5146
prudish (not flirtatious)61.354929.815
country-bumpkin (not city-slicker)61.240023.225
disturbing (not enchanting)61.251328.112
thick-skinned (not sensitive)61.175330.3245
🐐 (not 🦒)60.990128.939
methodical (not astonishing)60.892631.5250
oxymoron (not tautology)60.852823.09
earthly (not divine)60.7105131.814
repressed (not forward)60.538821.813
instinctual (not reasoned)60.487530.6266
abstract (not concrete)60.350432.624
chic (not cheesy)60.264917.111
resists change (not likes change)60.2113628.910
unfixable (not fixable)60.146324.013
exhibitionist (not bashful)60.194429.715
focused on the present (not focused on the future)59.964329.9261
boy/girl-next-door (not celebrity)59.9105131.110
precise (not vague)59.8112233.4152
nonpartisan (not activist)59.838935.912
modest (not flamboyant)59.688828.6269
shy (not playful)59.632126.6235
high standards (not desperate)59.699133.122
never cries (not often crying)59.594131.712
Swedish (not Italian)59.460529.712
fighter (not lover)59.478125.915
realistic (not fantastical)59.295632.311
realistic (not ambitious)59.249936.615
strict (not lenient)59.189227.8236
impulsive (not cautious)59.182829.4282
thinker (not feeler)59.168730.012
demonic (not angelic)59.065121.6273
tactful (not indiscreet)59.0106632.321
earth (not air)59.0105631.521
lewd (not tasteful)58.945025.3265
stuck-in-the-past (not forward-thinking)58.857831.622
serious (not bold)58.564531.7280
stinky (not fresh)58.543725.741
rigid (not flexible)58.488829.8249
remote (not involved)58.221435.0251
👨‍🔧 (not 👨‍⚕️)58.282034.723
subdued (not exuberant)58.255035.215
motivated (not unmotivated)58.2179734.011
🌟 (not 💩)58.1143336.024
off-key (not musical)58.183534.117
love shy (not cassanova)58.178227.514
👩‍🔬 (not 👩‍🎤)57.977534.124
junkie (not straight edge)57.645730.19
barbaric (not civilized)57.349724.4262
good-cook (not bad-cook)57.372730.918
tardy (not on-time)57.353732.513
🧕 (not 💃)57.145528.739
attentive (not interrupting)57.189636.911
awkward (not charming)57.058828.7273
feminist (not sexist)57.0129826.035
catty (not supportive)57.062323.215
altruistic (not selfish)56.8104726.4270
nihilist (not existentialist)56.840335.323
head@clouds (not down2earth)56.776634.3248
highbrow (not lowbrow)56.6113230.0276
spontaneous (not scheduled)56.577832.3285
literary (not mathematical)56.0111930.3242
🚴 (not 🏋️‍♂️)56.0136230.724
anxious (not calm)55.8111931.2259
chivalrous (not businesslike)55.786131.111
unemotional (not emotional)55.741132.110
clean (not perverted)55.6128626.217
long-winded (not concise)55.672030.312
purple (not orange)55.581131.5200
welcoming experience (not cringing away)55.3106426.012
dog person (not cat person)55.289739.325
minds-own-business (not snoops)55.237432.412
hedonist (not monastic)55.197733.319
communist (not capitalist)54.969020.713
scientific (not artistic)54.896829.8279
intimate (not formal)54.894333.835
genocidal (not not genocidal)54.847934.210
antagonist (not protagonist)54.745337.111
photographer (not physicist)54.7103129.212
pretentious (not unassuming)54.6107230.619
things-person (not people-person)54.683137.013
demure (not vain)54.588626.9230
monochrome (not multicolored)54.591939.221
vegan (not cannibal)54.5100129.414
stoic (not hypochondriac)54.5115833.216
ludicrous (not sensible)54.471828.9254
eloquent (not unpolished)54.4121032.4193
crafty (not scholarly)54.1117929.8226
tight (not loose)54.0132230.422
leisurely (not hurried)53.966828.9224
patient (not impatient)53.967830.363
offended (not chill)53.8111932.823
hippie (not militaristic)53.772827.713
green thumb (not plant-neglecter)53.784033.711
sexual (not asexual)53.5137233.311
fussy (not sloppy)53.5156629.712
📉 (not 📈)53.444735.530
consistent (not variable)53.4121931.715
🥵 (not 🥶)53.4109832.915
'left-brained' (not 'right-brained')53.368729.6176
proactive (not reactive)53.374930.715
wired (not tired)53.3127533.216
factual (not poetic)53.2114433.218
disarming (not creepy)53.1148429.250
🧙 (not 👨‍🚀)53.199532.632
😏 (not 😬)53.1113734.028
cunning (not honorable)53.078632.0287
deranged (not reasonable)53.081232.326
👻 (not 🤖)52.9104135.921
narcissistic (not low self esteem)52.7118727.413
goal-oriented (not experience-oriented)52.7118534.512
kind (not cruel)52.6150222.5245
muddy (not washed)52.668934.116
gluttonous (not moderate)52.677930.213
🤣 (not 😊)52.473229.927
melee (not ranged)52.469523.512
cultured (not rustic)52.4129028.017
impartial (not biased)52.335629.2246
🎨 (not 🏀)52.3125731.415
still (not twitchy)52.373730.423
sassy (not chill)52.2150229.715
red (not blue)52.194133.315
progressive (not old-fashioned)52.0111832.611
annoying (not unannoying)51.9103527.817
human (not animalistic)51.8154428.7245
hygienic (not gross)51.8162422.513
irreverent (not sincere)51.759928.89
lifeless (not spirited)51.437833.813
subjective (not objective)51.3104831.824
punchable (not loveable)51.371134.115
genuine (not sarcastic)50.9109931.6257
drop out (not valedictorian)50.175035.125
authoritarian (not democratic)50.393330.4245
old (not young)50.380520.6278
chaste (not lustful)50.689526.4294
no-nonsense (not dramatic)50.697331.554
enlightened (not lost)50.496430.111
privileged (not oppressed)50.6140227.114
reassuring (not fearmongering)50.4128432.410
white knight (not bad boy)50.6125127.715

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

Most similar Least similar
  1. Jughead Jones (0.768)
  2. Dom Cobb (0.758)
  3. Sherlock Holmes (0.756)
  4. Alastor Moody (0.75)
  5. John Locke (0.749)
  6. Kat Stratford (0.749)
  7. Maeve Wiley (0.745)
  8. Kaz Brekker (0.74)
  9. Mr. Robot (0.738)
  10. Sherlock Holmes (0.735)
  1. Karen Smith (-0.541)
  2. Josh Chan (-0.524)
  3. Chet (-0.496)
  4. Charles Bingley (-0.488)
  5. Bianca Stratford (-0.487)
  6. Norah (-0.486)
  7. Aaron Samuels (-0.48)
  8. Glenn Sturgis (-0.478)
  9. Flounder (-0.461)
  10. Jerry Gergich (-0.459)

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

Myers-Briggs Self-type Average match score with character Number of users
INTJ62.6%8827
ENTJ60.6%2286
INTP60.3%11992
ENTP60.2%5934
ISTP58.6%1950
ISTJ57.5%1475
ESTP57.4%765
ESTJ56.8%547
INFJ54.4%12519
INFP52.8%23344
ENFJ52.6%3842
ENFP51.9%10817
ISFP51.2%1998
ESFP49.8%1202
ISFJ48.5%1602
ESFJ48.4%592

Notes

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