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Michael Lee Descriptive Personality Statistics

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Michael Lee is a character from The Wire.

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
urban (not rural)90.42015.128
oppressed (not privileged)89.71410.120
poor (not rich)87.53216.694
focused (not absentminded)87.235512.26
blue-collar (not ivory-tower)86.84419.890
proletariat (not bourgeoisie)86.22018.598
young (not old)86.016619.093
gendered (not androgynous)85.723912.433
devoted (not unfaithful)85.642711.210
egalitarian (not racist)83.751812.313
traumatized (not flourishing)82.717516.317
persistent (not quitter)82.596112.113
social climber (not nonconformist)82.59116.36
attentive (not interrupting)82.46312.311
genuine (not sarcastic)81.913915.586
active (not slothful)81.853817.781
sturdy (not flimsy)81.828512.613
city-slicker (not country-bumpkin)81.733120.215
intense (not lighthearted)81.638219.712
diligent (not lazy)81.393116.983
haunted (not blissful)81.228214.816
🧢 (not 🎩)80.917024.916
supportive (not catty)80.429015.95
intuitive (not analytical)80.31329.36
English (not German)80.331227.18
fighter (not lover)80.214516.712
meaningful (not pointless)80.249618.15
secretive (not open-book)79.838325.313
street-smart (not sheltered)79.738121.381
driven (not unambitious)79.587116.987
insightful (not generic)79.031820.410
guarded (not open)78.855322.199
freelance (not corporate)78.438921.119
charmer (not buffoon)78.247810.010
lost (not enlightened)78.214420.520
confidential (not gossiping)78.151822.680
stoic (not hypochondriac)77.916324.317
believable (not poorly-written)77.853423.611
inspiring (not cringeworthy)77.725616.829
rap (not rock)77.63824.215
handy (not can't-fix-anything)77.546626.711
moderate (not gluttonous)77.433910.25
blacksmith (not tailor)77.314519.415
healthy (not sickly)77.251621.883
innovative (not routine)77.129720.119
spartan (not glamorous)77.129916.97
unfrivolous (not goofy)77.146818.37
unstirring (not quivering)76.933826.47
masculine (not feminine)76.963618.8102
concise (not long-winded)76.98922.314
coarse (not delicate)76.838720.46
reserved (not chatty)76.630520.487
thrifty (not extravagant)76.613117.310
rhythmic (not stuttering)76.448725.28
unlucky (not fortunate)76.318421.8104
original (not cliché)76.32043.56
dramatic (not comedic)76.150124.98
complicated (not simple)76.051722.286
backdoor (not official)75.925922.365
quiet (not loud)75.826319.898
cannibal (not vegan)75.826815.312
strong identity (not social chameleon)75.864323.210
🏀 (not 🎨)75.729621.915
hunter (not gatherer)75.641424.924
rugged (not refined)75.628421.691
important (not irrelevant)75.593320.222
f***-the-police (not tattle-tale)75.558029.210
generous (not stingy)75.442315.314
deep (not shallow)75.437420.829
proud (not apologetic)75.382518.610
handshakes (not hugs)75.264429.212
giving (not receiving)75.241119.616
🤺 (not 🏌)75.159926.424
🧗 (not 🛌)75.152717.521
evolutionist (not creationist)75.124124.914
soulful (not soulless)75.181019.122
sorrowful (not cheery)75.036818.796
sane (not crazy)75.023717.917
💀 (not 🎃)74.929021.716
fast (not slow)74.857320.183
sad (not happy)74.834618.282
high IQ (not low IQ)74.8100119.2112
grounded (not fantasy-prone)74.736122.110
utilitarian (not decorative)74.632125.429
unfulfilled (not fulfilled)74.544829.48
beautiful (not ugly)74.4103318.134
lion (not zebra)74.458433.510
attractive (not repulsive)74.387919.098
perceptive (not unobservant)74.1100526.817
badass (not weakass)74.188926.013
mad (not glad)74.039929.77
rebellious (not obedient)73.965621.179
creator (not consumer)73.94078.48
self-disciplined (not disorganized)73.886325.283
real (not philosophical)73.731923.853
open to new experinces (not uncreative)73.773021.583
earth (not air)73.730419.411
coordinated (not clumsy)73.675126.277
wooden (not plastic)73.642022.910
tense (not relaxed)73.484119.597
competent (not incompetent)73.499922.976
loveable (not punchable)73.349323.623
vibrant (not geriatric)73.261022.519
interesting (not tiresome)73.166522.784
militaristic (not hippie)72.963417.78
equitable (not hypocritical)72.829020.236
go-getter (not slugabed)72.7101323.216
😭 (not 😀)72.720223.716
resentful (not euphoric)72.748326.17
charismatic (not uninspiring)72.685720.699
punk rock (not preppy)72.437721.311
disarming (not creepy)72.067419.233
grumpy (not cheery)71.957620.29
resolute (not wavering)71.860320.311
loyal (not traitorous)71.6115924.088
skeptical (not spiritual)71.574523.482
prideful (not envious)71.465523.512
serious (not playful)71.370522.084
cursed (not blessed)71.360220.07
private (not gregarious)71.260726.681
jock (not nerd)71.237819.788
frank (not sugarcoated)71.286122.48
mighty (not puny)71.176923.974
extraordinary (not mundane)71.173722.167
modest (not flamboyant)71.048021.898
angry (not good-humored)71.030724.776
opinionated (not neutral)70.9120824.315
one-faced (not two-faced)70.874429.320
hard (not soft)70.655625.583
outlaw (not sheriff)70.656326.890
alert (not oblivious)70.677929.417
legit (not scrub)70.687731.612
stoic (not expressive)70.529425.283
crafty (not scholarly)70.558226.194
vengeful (not forgiving)70.452825.490
works hard (not plays hard)70.478123.776
charming (not awkward)70.068921.385
distant (not touchy-feely)69.852621.412
edgy (not politically correct)69.756420.476
forward-thinking (not stuck-in-the-past)69.537331.114
smug (not sheepish)69.586222.58
efficient (not overprepared)69.450224.319
Hates PDA (not Constant PDA)69.349722.07
energetic (not mellow)69.055226.77
human (not animalistic)68.998125.364
entrepreneur (not employee)68.977231.310
Italian (not Swedish)68.838222.76
motivated (not unmotivated)68.8149828.914
apprentice (not master)68.628828.940
factual (not exaggerating)68.548027.413
flat (not bubbly)68.551921.311
real (not fake)68.5112922.28
assertive (not passive)68.397123.882
unenthusiastic about food (not foodie)68.326333.84
still (not twitchy)68.226129.89
hygienic (not gross)68.2121026.710
brave (not careful)68.174525.077
sporty (not bookish)68.142823.769
adventurous (not stick-in-the-mud)68.173324.278
alpha (not beta)68.185629.199
never cries (not often crying)68.167225.09
sensible (not ludicrous)68.164022.078
resourceful (not helpless)68.0128529.029
maverick (not conformist)67.686735.99
genius (not dunce)67.688720.281
suspicious (not awkward)67.576922.191
frugal (not lavish)67.451123.493
introvert (not extrovert)67.337423.380
provincial (not cosmopolitan)67.327729.177
drop out (not valedictorian)67.336625.115
grateful (not entitled)67.351024.618
straight edge (not junkie)67.3100616.04
nonpolitical (not political)67.226829.5102
realist (not idealist)67.247129.019
intimate (not formal)67.246423.323
capitalist (not communist)67.262723.86
flawed (not perfect)67.192230.28
no-nonsense (not dramatic)67.143026.730
pointed (not random)67.1105723.213
popular (not rejected)67.056830.66
sincere (not irreverent)66.993521.08
🏋️‍♂️ (not 🚴)66.826926.117
🐮 (not 🐷)66.731123.418
cool (not dorky)66.667324.216
🐘 (not 🐀)66.539227.026
quirky (not predictable)66.548014.18
minimalist (not pack rat)66.442424.619
realistic (not fantastical)66.469432.77
multicolored (not monochrome)66.247629.228
👩‍🎤 (not 👩‍🔬)66.263823.821
machiavellian (not transparent)66.249930.46
empirical (not theoretical)66.131225.576
knowledgeable (not ignorant)66.1106128.816
seemly (not inappropriate)66.181421.48
rational (not whimsical)66.071424.984
precise (not vague)66.085022.343
chosen one (not everyman)66.056527.08
dystopian (not utopian)66.050224.99
neurotypical (not autistic)65.9100324.082
independent (not codependent)65.889631.184
straight (not queer)65.8114432.631
🤐 (not 😜)65.758225.214
🥵 (not 🥶)65.752921.120
reasonable (not deranged)65.675217.07
heroic (not villainous)65.5116323.189
down2earth (not head@clouds)65.564226.765
scruffy (not manicured)65.547526.680
workaholic (not slacker)65.5129225.429
spelunker (not claustrophobic)65.560627.820
curious (not apathetic)65.493323.893
triggered (not trolling)65.275623.816
clean (not perverted)65.198526.911
altruistic (not selfish)65.176122.998
compersive (not jealous)65.148923.559
🐒 (not 🐩)65.144827.614
rustic (not cultured)65.132329.49
treasure (not trash)65.0134127.325
normal (not weird)64.936522.689
western (not eastern)64.973231.918
leader (not follower)64.7102328.08
dominant (not submissive)64.6104928.986
resistant (not resigned)64.6107628.0100
sassy (not chill)64.6104431.35
modern (not historical)64.370727.955
indie (not pop)64.383827.011
kangaroo (not dolphin)64.243031.58
natural (not mechanical)64.067823.310
creative (not conventional)63.772024.290
methodical (not astonishing)63.779926.166
neat (not messy)63.794426.241
hard (not soft)63.777428.724
demure (not vain)63.651522.786
not genocidal (not genocidal)63.6120331.17
jaded (not innocent)63.6101924.511
savory (not sweet)63.680617.47
classical (not avant-garde)63.569725.720
bashful (not exhibitionist)63.426219.28
proactive (not reactive)63.426631.614
competitive (not cooperative)63.395426.188
wild (not tame)63.392426.271
👽 (not 🤡)63.360923.111
🐴 (not 🦄)63.376324.018
bad-cook (not good-cook)63.353525.69
all-seeing (not blind)63.372928.37
overachiever (not underachiever)63.1134518.911
sober (not indulgent)63.053130.874
self-destructive (not self-improving)63.068023.112
reassuring (not fearmongering)63.080824.07
lumberjack (not mad-scientist)63.051626.86
penny-pincher (not overspender)62.969527.119
deep (not epic)62.939227.614
kind (not cruel)62.8123820.484
tactful (not indiscreet)62.886022.415
sexual (not asexual)62.8103527.56
reader (not writer)62.846420.86
night owl (not morning lark)62.787325.238
consistent (not variable)62.779725.013
shy (not playful)62.626620.179
practical (not imaginative)62.695426.378
transient (not permanent)62.633128.320
opinionated (not jealous)62.6123523.716
deliberate (not spontaneous)62.597230.072
naive (not paranoid)62.533830.415
cocky (not timid)62.5118830.112
boundary breaking (not stereotypical)62.583031.38
suspicious (not trusting)62.480931.482
ferocious (not pacifist)62.394227.587
😏 (not 😬)62.374428.515
fixable (not unfixable)62.381526.311
🌟 (not 💩)62.2130625.522
boy/girl-next-door (not celebrity)62.298612.79
muddy (not washed)62.240929.04
🧕 (not 💃)62.129520.523
tasteful (not lewd)62.0101722.091
lowbrow (not highbrow)62.029225.178
experimental (not reliable)62.059727.010
repressed (not forward)62.034531.522
frenzied (not sleepy)61.9138825.210
chivalrous (not businesslike)61.961329.711
insomniac (not slumbering)61.9119021.010
mischievous (not well behaved)61.894527.180
queen (not princess)61.796726.27
big-vocabulary (not small-vocabulary)61.7123020.39
concrete (not abstract)61.680123.35
📉 (not 📈)61.621632.917
outsider (not insider)61.467228.859
objective (not subjective)61.441631.518
😊 (not 🤣)61.396726.619
studious (not goof-off)61.0119127.924
atheist (not theist)60.990027.927
😎 (not 🧐)60.982028.616
interested (not bored)60.8125721.111
unannoying (not annoying)60.863425.413
respectful (not rude)60.798423.093
radical (not centrist)60.671826.47
parental (not childlike)60.691029.915
moody (not stable)60.5108928.088
💔 (not 💝)60.562529.520
low self esteem (not narcissistic)60.548927.316
feisty (not gracious)60.4116225.891
vanilla (not kinky)60.371923.752
miserable (not joyful)60.395931.719
money-focused (not love-focused)60.248732.412
decisive (not hesitant)60.0121828.279
mathematical (not literary)60.046726.174
enslaved (not emancipated)60.026229.493
anarchist (not statist)60.064128.820
direct (not roundabout)59.9122426.973
liberal (not conservative)59.9101332.915
tight (not loose)59.9111631.520
oxymoron (not tautology)59.860324.05
confident (not insecure)59.7119830.489
varied (not repetitive)59.736624.226
🙋‍♂️ (not 🙅‍♂️)59.684436.413
libertarian (not socialist)59.559728.770
complimentary (not insulting)59.587025.525
pensive (not serene)59.4138232.38
unfriendly (not friendly)59.450030.811
family-first (not work-first)59.384429.370
normie (not freak)59.363222.16
strict (not lenient)59.288727.993
fresh (not stinky)59.2123829.325
literal (not metaphorical)59.1100526.865
monastic (not hedonist)59.143132.410
naughty (not nice)58.983927.19
fast-talking (not slow-talking)58.8106721.79
wolf (not bear)58.897329.610
comfortable (not awkward)58.892917.94
pessimistic (not optimistic)58.678428.890
conspiracist (not sheeple)58.6113025.163
outdoorsy (not indoorsy)58.670538.45
prankster (not anti-prank)58.667326.29
purple (not orange)58.567023.662
psychopath (not empath)58.557425.310
self-assured (not self-conscious)58.4120625.063
subdued (not exuberant)58.454128.311
presidential (not folksy)58.490120.716
scheduled (not spontaneous)58.3100728.980
low-tech (not high-tech)58.380026.187
regular (not zany)58.358022.711
bossy (not meek)58.2129125.192
spicy (not mild)58.2111025.172
earthly (not divine)58.2117223.89
green thumb (not plant-neglecter)58.268326.26
nurturing (not poisonous)58.1109823.826
pure (not debased)57.991026.089
macho (not metrosexual)57.953521.411
romantic (not dispassionate)57.9129027.013
eager (not reluctant)57.9117729.614
wise (not foolish)57.899527.6102
flower child (not goth)57.8111725.913
Roman (not Greek)57.764622.811
resists change (not likes change)57.6124423.38
Russian (not French)57.548725.613
snoops (not minds-own-business)57.5139726.66
protagonist (not antagonist)57.4140124.611
focused on the present (not focused on the future)57.378232.191
OCD (not ADHD)57.3111223.410
vintage (not trendy)57.1133120.013
stylish (not slovenly)57.0115921.884
charming (not trusting)56.988427.678
unpolished (not eloquent)56.962727.191
activist (not nonpartisan)56.9116522.18
progressive (not old-fashioned)56.995023.87
stubborn (not accommodating)56.8144330.46
uptight (not easy)56.8117526.79
straightforward (not cryptic)56.7132227.964
good-manners (not bad-manners)56.7122335.27
people-person (not things-person)56.796229.78
involved (not remote)56.6145529.664
sensitive (not thick-skinned)56.676827.0107
armoured (not vulnerable)56.5114031.697
social (not reclusive)56.596827.620
👨‍🔧 (not 👨‍⚕️)56.587335.210
profound (not ironic)56.574824.58
welcoming experience (not cringing away)56.5100727.210
hopeful (not fearful)56.5114023.78
masochistic (not pain-avoidant)56.378728.418
picky (not always down)56.299627.19
mysterious (not unambiguous)56.078631.185
bold (not shy)55.9168930.783
artistic (not scientific)55.887625.476
cautious (not impulsive)55.888827.691
🤖 (not 👻)55.776328.712
withdrawn (not outgoing)55.774235.37
sloppy (not fussy)55.732030.414
engineerial (not lawyerly)55.771829.810
disreputable (not prestigious)55.655927.157
manic (not mild)55.6115930.415
physical (not intellectual)55.562427.496
extreme (not moderate)55.5121727.581
open-minded (not close-minded)55.4115424.770
linear (not circular)55.482028.27
summer (not winter)55.492628.214
cassanova (not love shy)55.489322.47
off-key (not musical)55.397827.513
heartfelt (not clinical)55.2117335.66
poetic (not factual)55.171929.022
industrial (not domestic)55.089326.728
wired (not tired)55.0118532.010
instinctual (not reasoned)54.9106326.783
hurried (not leisurely)54.9110027.065
specialist (not generalist)54.9118831.819
introspective (not not introspective)54.9132631.517
chill (not offended)54.967428.118
unorthodox (not traditional)54.8109126.425
accepting (not judgemental)54.786525.050
unpatriotic (not patriotic)54.740022.76
chortling (not giggling)54.7124124.315
monotone (not expressive)54.762631.811
unstable (not stable)54.7110428.919
arcane (not mainstream)54.6107728.587
cold (not warm)54.683526.983
whippersnapper (not sage)54.689629.615
fire (not water)54.6118727.811
accurate (not off target)54.6139826.010
chaste (not lustful)54.475625.164
common sense (not analysis)54.466230.49
homebody (not world traveler)54.485129.719
angelic (not demonic)54.3113424.175
sexist (not feminist)54.355522.118
👨‍🚀 (not 🧙)54.384727.727
moist (not dry)54.386923.911
negative (not positive)54.383323.88
gentle (not harsh)54.394535.17
biased (not impartial)54.2153128.574
individualist (not communal)54.1118331.725
desperate (not high standards)54.166627.716
questioning (not believing)54.1128235.18
contrarian (not yes-man)54.0124834.47
unassuming (not pretentious)53.974328.68
woke (not problematic)53.991329.18
prying (not unmeddlesome)53.9152027.213
calm (not anxious)53.872228.681
warm (not quarrelsome)53.886425.694
feeler (not thinker)53.8110327.58
white knight (not bad boy)53.7116228.39
basic (not hipster)53.6119623.382
melee (not ranged)53.662225.215
chaotic (not orderly)53.591426.373
bold (not serious)53.5107328.090
bright (not depressed)53.594727.768
worldly (not innocent)53.4142127.7119
humble (not arrogant)53.485825.784
💪 (not 🧠)53.357030.027
humorless (not funny)53.274925.878
deviant (not average)53.2126125.247
flexible (not rigid)53.181025.981
natural-talent (not hard-work)53.159730.519
rough (not smooth)53.094927.383
pro (not noob)53.0153733.915
disturbing (not enchanting)52.972214.18
🥾 (not 👟)52.896136.618
doer (not thinker)52.8137024.98
authoritarian (not democratic)52.785528.870
child free (not pronatalist)52.7136530.455
aloof (not obsessed)52.642026.785
spirited (not lifeless)52.6165435.913
🐿 (not 🦇)52.5116128.817
demanding (not unchallenging)52.4164125.314
unemotional (not emotional)52.449337.116
serial dater (not chronically single)52.467436.55
explorer (not builder)52.3106229.571
captain (not first-mate)52.3102734.583
short (not tall)52.282625.187
luddite (not technophile)52.2102223.561
🐐 (not 🦒)52.2144727.130
dog person (not cat person)52.2101231.79
gullible (not cynical)52.267734.05
blue (not red)52.2104628.09
noble (not jovial)52.2132120.38
underthinker (not overthinker)52.245524.36
🙃 (not 🥰)52.191928.225
non-gamer (not gamer)52.1129128.115
scandalous (not proper)52.0104526.069
experience-oriented (not goal-oriented)52.079535.17
bitter (not sweet)51.999126.974
😇 (not 😈)51.8109527.320
salacious (not wholesome)51.686431.812
'left-brained' (not 'right-brained')51.594430.147
thick (not thin)51.576624.964
cunning (not honorable)51.482628.1111
civilized (not barbaric)51.4144325.593
chic (not cheesy)51.495020.818
ambitious (not realistic)51.3130935.614
existentialist (not nihilist)51.2142929.027
🤫 (not 🤔)51.272931.89
tardy (not on-time)51.268932.29
emotional (not logical)51.1117128.187
Pepsi (not Coke)51.187226.48
hoarder (not unprepared)51.0135025.761
patient (not impatient)51.078327.729
🥳 (not 🥴)51.084127.711
mature (not juvenile)50.9118031.629
gloomy (not sunny)50.1120628.614
flirtatious (not prudish)50.9117326.314
physicist (not photographer)50.895429.19
🤠 (not 🤑)50.6132531.210
side character (not main character)50.6108724.28
heathen (not devout)50.594827.370

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

Most similar Least similar
  1. Billy Costigan (0.737)
  2. Jason Bourne (0.725)
  3. Katniss Everdeen (0.709)
  4. Tobias 'Four' Eaton (0.7)
  5. Jyn Erso (0.697)
  6. Kang Sae-byeok (0.692)
  7. Imperator Furiosa (0.69)
  8. Nacho Varga (0.687)
  9. Bellamy Blake (0.686)
  10. Nathaniel 'Hawkeye' Poe (0.683)
  1. Connor Roy (-0.431)
  2. Karen Smith (-0.377)
  3. James Taggart (-0.362)
  4. Horace Slughorn (-0.345)
  5. Nelson Bighetti (-0.337)
  6. Buster Bluth (-0.335)
  7. Andy Bernard (-0.331)
  8. Glenn Sturgis (-0.327)
  9. Tobias Funke (-0.324)
  10. Tom Wambsgans (-0.322)

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

Myers-Briggs Self-type Average match score with character Number of users
ENTJ59.9%2286
INTJ59.2%8827
ESTJ59.1%547
ESTP57.9%765
ENFJ57.7%3842
ISTJ57.4%1475
INFJ56.8%12519
ENTP56.7%5934
ISTP56.2%1950
ESFJ55.7%592
INTP55.7%11992
ENFP54.9%10817
ISFJ54.5%1602
ESFP54.2%1202
INFP53.7%23344
ISFP53.4%1998

Notes

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