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The ENTJ personality type (also called The General) is one of the most determined and ambitious of all personality types. People of this type are argumentative, outspoken, and assertive. ENTJs, with their verbal expression, love to debate and are extreme extroverts who thrive in social settings. People feel naturally drawn to these charismatic and charming individuals, as they’re usually friendly and approachable.

If you recognize some of these qualities in yourself, you may be an ENTJ. But if you’re not sure what your personality type is, you can easily find out by taking our comprehensive personality test.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this pragmatic and logical type. So, if you’re an ENTJ or if you’re trying to gain a better understanding of The General, keep reading. We’ll answer questions like:

  • What characterizes ENTJs?
  • What are their strengths and weaknesses?
  • Which famous people are ENTJs?
  • What jobs suit this type best?
  • How compatible are ENTJs with other types?

But before we dive into it, let’s summarize the typical ENTJ traits.

ENTJ stands for Extroverted (E), Intuitive (N), Thinking (T), and Judging (J), and is part of the NT analyzer temperament. In fact, ENTJs are the embodiment of the NT temperament. These people are analytical and logical, with strong leadership tendencies. They gather information to construct their creative visions and don’t hesitate when it comes to acting on them. ENTJs are called ‘the CEO type’ for a reason. They have an entrepreneurial flair and people tend to trust their vision.

In their personal life, ENTJs are loyal to their closest people. However, it can be hard for them to open up, and they struggle to communicate their feelings. They might come across as insensitive, but that’s not always the case. They’re frank and direct, which is sometimes taken as arrogance. ENTJs trust people who stop and think logically, because in their heads there are clear patterns and they want other people to see them as well.

Probably the most obvious trait is their ambition. In their head, happiness lies in the joy of accomplishment. If they’re presented with an opportunity they’ll be quick to grab it. Like the emblematic actor and classic ENTJ Jim Carrey said:

‘Life opens up opportunities to you and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.’

As extroverts, ENTJs feed off of social interaction. They thrive in social settings and they feel their best when they’re given a chance to express themselves verbally. Although they can be bossy, ENTJs are fair and just. Not everybody gets along with them, but we can all agree on one thing – ENTJs know how to enjoy the finer things in life.

ENTJ Key Facts

As part of the NT analyzer temperament, ENTJs take an insightful and logical approach to life. They are critical thinkers and appreciate people who can clearly state their needs and opinions. They’re passionate workers and like to theorize, integrating ideas into the bigger picture.

Here are some key facts that will help you get to know the ENTJ personality type better:

  • They are self-critical and have high expectations for themselves and others.
  • They like complexity and working with abstract ideas and models.
  • They enjoy envisioning, innovating and designing.
  • They always have a schedule or course of action planned out.
  • They are focused on efficiently solving problems. In this sense, they help people find practical solutions to their problems.
  • They aren’t good with emotions, but they’re still caring and kind.

What Does ENTJ Stand For?

As we already mentioned, ENTJ stands for Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Judging. But what does that mean? The ENTJ letters represent the 4 preferences characterizing each type and are based on a concept developed by Carl Jung. This is a way of categorizing and classifying people’s natural tendencies.

Apart from that, each type also has its own stack of cognitive functions which determine how they make decisions and process information. These functions explore the different ways people engage with the world around them.

If you’re not familiar with the personality type functions and preferences, it probably sounds too theoretical. So let’s explore both of these concepts and how they apply to the ENTJ personality type.

ENTJ Preferences

Let’s take a closer look at the 4 ENTJ Preferences.

Extroversion describes how people derive their energy. Extroverts do so by focusing on the external world, outside of the individual. They’re outgoing, talkative, and thrive in dynamic environments. ENTJs are classic extroverts – they love having passionate conversations and debates and they’re usually the life of the party. They enjoy the spotlight and often intentionally work their way toward it.

The Intuition preference describes people who are future-oriented. They process information through patterns and impressions and are always thinking about the world of possibilities. ENTJs are imaginative and are motivated by innovation and development. They gather knowledge by reading between the lines. Intuitive thinkers are forward-thinking and are unafraid of change.

As a Thinking type, ENTJs make decisions based on logic, trusting their minds rather than their hearts. They are ruled by their heads and find it hard to connect with people who are too sensitive. They value truth over tact and are quick to identify mistakes and flaws. ENTJs are rational and impersonal and they display this characteristic in their professional as well as in their personal life.

Judging types, ENTJ included, are organized and structured. They value order and take work and deadlines seriously. More often than not, ENTJs’ lives are structured and scheduled. Their ability to make up and follow rules, coupled with their sense of responsibility, makes them masters in their field.

ENTJ Cognitive Functions

As mentioned, personality type operates through 4 cognitive functions. They are expressed by a Preference, combined with how the individual directs their energy – either inward (Introverted) or outward (Extroverted). The Primary and the Secondary function usually play the biggest part in determining how the personality type behaves.

Let’s take a look at the full ENTJ function stack.

Dominant Function: Extroverted Thinking (Te)

Extroverted Thinking (Te) refers to the way people approach their goals. As highly ambitious individuals, ENTJs usually have clearly defined objectives. They have the ability to determine what steps to take to accomplish these goals, and what order they should be done in. They’re also able to look at situations objectively.

Auxiliary Function: Introverted Intuition (Ni)

The Introverted Intuition function (Ni) responds to people’s internal thought processes and how they analyze information. ENTJs know how to trust their gut when it comes to making decisions. They process data through impressions, possibilities, and meanings. This makes them skilled at working in a team, and they express their leadership qualities through their Introverted Intuition.

Tertiary Function: Extroverted Sensing (Se)

For ENTJs, their Extroverted Sensing (Se) refers to their playful side. ENTJs like physical activities that stimulate their mind and body and that’s all thanks to their Se. They often have urges to feed their appetite for adventure and are energized by experiences that allow them to live in the moment.

Inferior Function: Introverted Feeling (Fi) 

Introverted Feeling (Fi) focuses on internal feelings and values. ENTJs aren’t the most emotional type, but they do have an emotional side. They rarely express it but, if they care about someone, they can be caring and loving. In order to be fully in touch with their emotions, ENTJs have to make an effort at self-understanding.

ENTJ Traits and Characteristics

At this point, you probably have a good idea of what the ENTJ type is like. But in order to build the full picture, we need to take a look at some key ENTJ characteristics. Following, we have classified the most prominent ENTJ strengths and weaknesses that make up this pragmatic but creative type. But if you want to explore the topic more in-depth, you can check out our article on ENTJ personality traits and characteristics. You might also be wondering how ENTJs are different from the other personality types and how they compare to each other. In this case, you can find out more about it in our article focused on ENTJ relationships.

Characteristics

ENTJs are usually described with the following words:

  • Self-assured
  • Organized
  • Confident
  • Decisive
  • Outspoken
  • Assertive
  • Warm
  • Expressive
  • Passionate
  • Sociable
  • Stubborn
  • Arrogant
  • Charismatic
  • Creative
  • Firm
  • Consistent
  • Analytical
  • Punctual
  • Intelligent
  • Logical
  • Formal
  • Deliberate
  • Opportunistic
  • Dominant

Strengths and Weaknesses

Like every type, ENTJs have their own strengths and weaknesses. In the best version of themselves, ENTJs would recognize their weaknesses and work on them, while embracing their strengths. However, when these aspects are imbalanced, ENTJs tend to express their negative side aggressively. Here’s a summary of the most prominent strengths and weaknesses of The General.

Strengths:

  • Self-assured
  • Confident
  • Outspoken
  • Strong-willed
  • Well-organized
  • Structured
  • Charismatic
  • Warm
  • Phlegmatic

Weaknesses:

  • Insensitive
  • Arrogant
  • Stubborn
  • Intolerant
  • Overly confident
  • Pushy

ENTJ Percentage

The NT temperament types, ENTJs included, are one of the least common temperaments. They make up just 5-10% of the general population. So no wonder it’s hard for them to find somebody who understands them! They rarely find people that have similar beliefs and views on life. On its own, ENTJ is the rarest personality type. Only 2% of the population are identified as ENTJs. Here are some more interesting statistics regarding ENTJs:

  • The ENTJ (along with the INTJ) type is the rarest one among women. 2.5% of all women are identified to be ENTJs.
  • There are significantly more male ENTJs than there are female ENTJs, with males outnumbering females more than 2 to 1. 1 in every 18 males is an ENTJ (5.5% of all males). 1 in every 40 females is an ENTJ (2.5% of all females).
  • Of the Extroverted types, ENTJs are the rarest (along with ENFJs). ENTJs make up 4% of all personality types.

There’s plenty of well-established data on the distribution of the 16 personality types. Thanks to this data, the most common and rarest types have been determined.

Other ENTJ Names

The 16 personalities theory has been around for quite a while, and different sources use their own names for various types. By analyzing the ENTJ’s preferences and cognitive functions, they are often given ‘creative’ labels. Here’s a list of some of them:

  • Field Marshall, according to David Keirsey, an American psychologist and university professor
  • Chief Executive Officer, according to Jonathan P. Niednagel, developer of Brain Typing
  • Strategist Mobilizer, according to Linda Berens, a human and organizational-development practitioner
  • Commandant Organizer, according to Alan Brownsword, author of Psychological Type: An Introduction
  • Commander, according to the 16 personalities website

Famous ENTJs

As Extroverts, ENTJs thrive in social settings, and especially under the spotlight. They are often the popular friend who always stumbles upon acquaintances in the street. Or they’re the life of the party, talking to everybody. No matter if they’ve just met or been friends since forever, ENTJs like interaction and being the center of attention.

ENTJs know how to handle the limelight. Many well-known writers, actors, musicians, and world leaders are identified to be the ENTJ type. Although ENTJs are one of the rarest personality types, it seems like they want to make themselves known. The fact that so many celebrities are believed to be ENTJs proves that their charisma, coupled with their ability to step up to any challenge, can take them far.

Below, we cover some of the most popular ENTJ celebrities. But if you’re curious to read more about famous ENTJs, we’ve written a whole article on the same. There, you can not only find our epic list of ENTJ famous people, but you can explore some individuals more in-depth and how they relate to the ENTJ personality type.

ENTJ Actors

ENTJs are energetic and their social personality allows them to feel comfortable even when all eyes are directed towards them. Therefore, acting is one of the best career paths that an ENTJ person can choose to follow. Their Extroverted personality helps them channel their energy toward other people. They’re also hard workers, so their ambition coupled with their bubbly personality could take them far in the acting world. Here are some of the most famous ENTJ actors:

  • Emma Stone, American actress (La La Land; Easy A; Zombieland)
  • Helena Bonham Carter, British actress (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street; Dark Shadows)
  • Kate Winslet, British actress (Titanic; The Reader; Revolutionary Road)
  • Michael Douglas, American actor, producer (Fatal Attraction; Ant-Man; Wall Street)
  • Charlize Theron, South African-American actress, producer (Mad Max: Fury Road; Atomic Blonde; The Old Guard)
  • Salma Hayek, Mexican-American actress, producer (Frida; Desperado; Grown Ups) 
  • Dwayne Johnson, American wrestler and actor (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle; Rampage; Moana)
  • Harrison Ford, American actor (Indiana Jones; Blade Runner; Star Wars)

ENTJ Writers

ENTJs often use writing as a tool to communicate their views and beliefs to the world. Due to their Introverted Intuition function, they tend to focus on the future. Their writing style is not indifferent, and it’s common among ENTJ writers to write about how they envision the world they want to live in. Here are some well-known ENTJ writers:

  • Robert James Waller, American author (The Bridges of Madison County; A Thousand Country Roads)
  • Jerry Seinfeld, American comedian, actor, writer, and producer (Is This Anything?; SeinLanguage)
  • Steve Martin, American actor, comedian, writer (Born Standing Up; Shopgirl)
  • Sheryl Sandberg, American business executive and writer (Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead)
  • George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright, critic, writer, and political activist (Pygmalion; Man and Superman; Mrs. Warren’s Profession)

ENTJ Musicians

The music industry is built on people’s desire to consume emotion through sound. But many ENTJ musicians have been described as unable to express feelings or emotions, which often leads to the conclusion that they aren’t genuine. That’s why, when it comes to the music business, they’re more likely to become managers and executives. They like to lead, and they’re good at creating and executing their vision. Nevertheless, some ENTJ musicians seem like they’re doing pretty well as creators. Let’s take a look at some of them:

  • Adele, British singer-songwriter (Hello; Someone Like You; Rolling in the Deep; Send My Love)
  • Tom Jones, Welsh singer (Help Yourself; Reload)
  • Ice-T, American rapper, songwriter (Power; Rhyme Pays)
  • Billy Joel, American singer-songwriter (The Stranger; Glass Houses)
  • Adam Levine, American singer-songwriter (V; Overexposed)
  • Chad Kroeger, Canadian singer-songwriter (Silver Side Up; Triple Sided-Coin)

ENTJ Leaders

ENTJs are decisive, forceful, and strategic leaders who like to take charge. They’re critical thinkers who have a strong drive and desire for excellence. No wonder so many achieve success at an early age. ENTJs are able to conceptualize and develop long-term plans that help accomplish their vision. Here are some of the most popular ENTJ leaders and politicians:

  • Richard Nixon, former U.S President
  • Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, business magnate, software developer
  • Ronald Reagan, former U.S President
  • Julius Caesar, Roman general and statesman
  • Joseph Stalin, Soviet politician and leader
  • Napoleon Bonaparte, French statesman and military leader
  • Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany
  • Alexander Hamilton, U.S statesman, politician

ENTJ Fictional Characters

When it comes to the fictional world, it isn’t that easy to determine a character’s personality type. However, it’s not impossible – we can simply apply the same personality method that we do for real people, and find out what type our favorite fictional characters are. Some of the most iconic and intriguing fictional characters from books, movies, TV shows, and anime have been suggested to be ENTJs. They all share similar attitudes and behaviors, and it’s interesting to observe their development throughout their storylines. Here are some of them:

  • Eric Cartman, South Park
  • Stewie Griffin, Family Guy
  • Blossom, The Powerpuff Girls
  • Tiana, The Princess And The Frog
  • Edna, The Incredibles
  • Woody, Toy Story
  • Katsuki Bakugo, My Hero Academia
  • Erwin Smith, Attack On Titan
  • Sauron, The Lord of the Rings
  • Tom Riddle/Lord Voldemort, Harry Potter series
  • Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter series
  • King Ecbert, Vikings
  • Tywin Lannister, Game of Thrones
  • Petyr Baelish, Game of Thrones

ENTJ Compatibility

ENTJs are ambitious and positive people. However, they may sometimes come across as insensitive and arrogant. So not everybody can handle their complex and firm character. So what types are the most compatible with ENTJs? Is there such a thing as a “perfect match” for them? What personality types should they avoid? And what type of parents are ENTJ?

Well, buckle up because you’re about to find out! And then, if you’re interested to learn more about ENTJ compatibility, you can read our extensive article on ENTJ relationships.

In a nutshell, ENTJs usually get along well with types that share the same temperament as them, in this case, the NT temperament. ENTJs have a set stack of values and beliefs and it’s hard for them to understand people who don’t agree with them. That’s why it’s important for them to connect with others that share the same interests and views. They want to have deep argumentative conversations, and not many types are able to handle that.

The temperament that is least likely to get along with ENTJs is the SJ temperament. These two are definitely not a match made in heaven as they are just too different. And although SJs are reliable and loyal, they’re just too sensitive for ENTJs. They put their feelings on a pedestal and this is something that repulses the emotionally unavailable ENTJ. However, sometimes opposites attract. ENTJs have a lot to learn from the SJs and they could have a meaningful relationship if they openly discuss their intentions.

That being said, ENTJs typically make for caring partners and friends. Let’s take a look at how they behave in different social relationships.

Romance

Being in a romantic relationship with The General can be both heaven and hell. They could provide you with love and care, but they could also take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. There’s one thing that people don’t understand about ENTJs – you receive what you give. Like everything else in life, ENTJs take their relationships seriously. But if you don’t respond with the same level of responsibility, they could start getting defensive and insensitive.

If ENTJs are given the freedom to be who they are without being judged, they could be wonderful partners. Their creative mind will always come up with new and fun new things to keep the relationship interesting. And they will never stop impressing their partner with their energy and enthusiasm. If you’re in a relationship with an ENTJ, and if they’re truly happy with you, then you will never want to leave.

As a future-oriented type, ENTJs value security and keep their eye on long-term goals. They’re rarely looking for short meaningless relationships. So if they feel like it’s going toward a dead end, they will be quick to end it. ENTJs also like to be the leader in the relationship and take on responsibility for making things work. Therefore, they appreciate relationships that promote constant growth and learning. And if they can’t see that, they’ll cut their losses and move on.

All that being said, there are some personality types they are likely to get along with more naturally than others. And to find out which, just keep reading!

ENTJ and INTP

One of the types ENTJs get along with best is the INTP (also known as The Logician). In fact, in spite of their similar functions, INTPs are considered the perfect match for the ENTJ. Their Introverted and Thinking functions, and common interests and views, create a positive environment for a relationship between these two types to evolve. Both types are goal-oriented, analytical, and ambitious. Their curiosity makes them great researchers and inventors. They’re also deeply focused, so if they find a common goal to work toward, they would be a true power couple. In a relationship, both ENTJs and INTPs have trouble expressing their feelings, which might lead to communication issues. Nevertheless, if they look at the situation objectively they can easily determine if they see a future in it. So it’s all up to the individuals to realize their flaws and work on them.

ENTJ and ESTJ

Another type that ENTJs could have a healthy relationship with is the ESTJ personality type. Remember how we said that SJs and ENTJs have a love-hate relationship. That’s exactly the case with these two types. Also referred to as The Administrator, ESTJs embrace values of dignity, dedication, and honesty. Both ENTJs and ESTJs are Extroverted Thinking and Judging individuals and they often find common ground. If there is something that ENTJs appreciate, it’s honesty. They want their partner to communicate their desires in a direct and straightforward way. If they manage to do that, they have the potential to grow a loving and supportive romantic relationship.

Friendships

As extroverts, ENTJs are likely to have a large circle of friends. And just as with their romantic interests, ENTJs take friendships seriously. They seek personal growth and inspiration in their friendships. They want to have passionate, deep, meaningful discussions, and if you’re not able to provide that they’ll become more and more distant from you.

It’s not always easy to be The General’s friend. Although they’re fun and approachable, they can also be demanding. They need to see that their friends aren’t floating through life meaninglessly. They also get bothered by other people’s flaws and they could start arguments if they feel threatened. If you doubt their commitment or limit their freedom, they won’t just let it slide. They’ll make sure you know you’re wrong about them and they could do so in an aggressive and arrogant way.

However, a friendship with an ENTJ could be a supportive and loving one. They want to see growth in people and, if they care about you, they’ll help you to be the best version of yourself. ENTJs are able to provide practical solutions to other people’s problems. They might not be the best at emotional comfort, but they’ll do everything in their power to help you resolve your problems.

So what personality types make the best friends with ENTJs? Let’s find out.

ENTJ and ENTJ 

ENTJs like to surround themselves with people who have a lot in common with them. And what better way to do that than to befriend another ENTJ? They share identical world views, values, interests, and life philosophies. They can also relate well to each other. Two extroverts that both get energized by being around people allow them to get along in terms of how they want to spend time together. ENTJs have no patience with people with different lifestyles and perspectives from their own. That’s why a friendship between an ENTJ and another ENTJ would be beneficial for both sides.

ENTJ and ENFP

Also known as The Optimist, the ENFP personality type can be categorized as enthusiastic, expressive, and charismatic. They are spontaneous, wild, and possess a zest for life. They have a lot to offer in a friendship, and their thirst for new experiences makes them fun to be around. Similar to ENTJs, ENFPs are driven by their values and strive to champion the causes they believe in. And there’s nothing ENTJs appreciate more than determined people who know what they want. ENFPs and ENTJs are both Extroverted types. This part of their personality, coupled with the ENFPs’ unstoppable need to have fun, could result in a positive and adventurous friendship.

Parenthood

ENTJs take parenthood seriously and consider it their responsibility to make sure that their child is constantly developing and improving. While they can be too demanding of their children, it all comes from a place of love. This by no means suggests that they’re bad parents. They just need to be more considerate of their children’s emotional needs. They should let them discover who they are and what they want on their own.

ENTJs are usually strict parents and have high expectations for their children. They will make it clear that they’re the ones in charge. They are likely to apply strict rules in the household and they expect their children to respect that. Authority comes naturally to ENTJs but they should remind themselves that you can’t be a CEO at home. A loving family environment is built on trust. And you can’t force a child to trust you unless you show them that it’s okay to be vulnerable at times.

At the same time, ENTJs know the importance of independent thinking and character development. So as a parent, they will continuously promote learning and growing. They will do everything in their power to provide their children with opportunities to grow. No matter if it’s college aspirations or taking them to dance classes every Sunday, as long as The General sees the will to develop in their child, they’ll support them. ENTJs parental goal is to create life-long habits for their children, who turn into responsible and independent adults.

To sum up, ENTJs who have given themselves time to develop the feeling side of their nature typically make wonderful parental figures. But they should constantly remind themselves that too much control could backfire.

ENTJs at Work

ENTJs are extroverted, reliable, and self-directed people. They get motivated by challenges and have the need to constantly improve themselves and their surroundings. As extroverts, they make great leaders, managers, and public speakers. Authority comes naturally to them and they are even sometimes referred to as the ‘CEO type.’ ENTJs also appreciate a structured and disciplined environment.

ENTJs are highly ambitious and they expect their co-workers to be as responsible as themselves. It’s not that they don’t accept mistakes, they just have a low tolerance for laziness. So if they see that you’re doing your best, they’ll be supportive. But if they see that you’re not even trying they will rain hellfire down upon you. That being said, ENTJs can be flexible, and respect people who are able to stand up to them and argue persuasively for their point of view.

Career Paths

ENTJs tend to follow careers where their work allows them to demonstrate their ability to provide others with direction and supervision. As leaders, they’re firm but just. ENTJs prefer careers where the environment and culture give them the chance to think through their ideas by talking about them. So, although they feel the most comfortable in professions that involve business, management, and entrepreneurship, they can be good at basically anything. But what are the best career paths that ENTJs could follow? Let’s find out.

Entrepreneurship and Business 

ENTJs thrive as entrepreneurs or business owners. This type likes to be in charge and often moves into entrepreneurship or finds themselves in management positions. They’re confident leaders who drive and inspire people into innovation and growth. ENTJs are good at taking criticism from others as well. This type is blunt and honest and they prefer to be approached in the same manner. By applying these qualities in the workplace, ENTJs create a transparent and goal-oriented environment.

ENTJs also have excellent social skills and are able to quickly build a network from scratch. ENTJs usually have many business contacts that aren’t exactly friends, but who are happy to be connected to the ENTJ in order to grow. All these traits and characteristics come naturally to them and that’s why they make great business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Here are some job positions that best fit the ENTJ personality type:

  • Brand Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Marketer
  • Business owner or CEO
  • Engineering Manager

But although ENTJs are able to achieve success in almost any industry, there are some careers that they might think about twice. If you want to know what careers ENTJs should avoid, you can read about it in our ENTJ careers article.

ENTJ Humor

When it comes to humor, we all have different opinions on what’s funny and what’s not. Some people appreciate a more traditional humor style. Others enjoy sarcastic jokes and some find it humorous to make fun of others. Different types connect with a different humor style, because of their natural personality and the functions they use. ENTJs are fun-loving and extroverted so what type of humor do they usually have?

The General has a rather dark and absurd sense of humor. They enjoy irony and even appreciate self-deprecating jokes. Similar to other aspects of their life, ENTJs like to push certain boundaries. Sometimes they slip in some dark jokes which could shock others. In typical ENTJ fashion, they want to be able to express themselves regardless. They like the thrill of debating and sometimes subconsciously challenge people to argue with them. That’s why ENTJs make these jokes and see if they can shake people up a bit. They can sometimes be too harsh in their expression, but people should remember that it is purely for the sake of being funny and playful.

ENTJs are intelligent individuals who aren’t well in touch with their emotions, which is partially why they like darker humor. They find it entertaining, since it often has thought put into it, and they worry less about their emotions than some other types. Dark humor is also frequently satirical and sheds light on otherwise unspoken truths, which is another reason it appeals to the ENTJ.

Apart from dark humor, ENTJs also like irony and even appreciate self-deprecating jokes. Although they don’t like showing vulnerabilities, they allow themselves to play with that. They don’t take themselves so seriously that some self-deprecating jokes here and there could hurt their egos.

But what exactly are these jokes? Are they really that funny or does the ENTJ just want to start an argument? Keep reading to find out. And for a more in-depth idea, read our article on ENTJ memes and humor.

ENTJ Jokes

Let’s take a look at some of the typical ENTJ self-deprecating jokes:

  • ‘Today is not my day,’ I mutter to myself every single day.
  • The only abs I have are abnormalities.
  • It’s true that I’m CUTE: C(ringy), U(nattractive), T(rash), and E(asy to forget)

And here is some dark humor that ENTJs love so much:

  • I have a fish that can breakdance. Only for 20 seconds though, and only once.
  • Even people who are good for nothing have the capacity to bring a smile to your face. For instance, when you push them down the stairs.
  • What’s the last thing to go through a fly’s head as it hits the windshield of a car going 70 mph? Its butt.
  • I started crying when dad was cutting onions. Onions was such a good dog.

ENTJ Quotes

ENTJs are energetic, self-confident, and direct. They perceive the world around them through communication and count on their verbal skills. They do appreciate when people are direct with them, but that doesn’t mean they’re flat. As abstract thinkers, they’re able to read between the lines. And when they hear or read something that captures their attention, they think about it a lot.

Here are some quotes that every ENTJ would relate to:

‘We are what we repeatedly do; excellence then is not an act but a habit.’Aristotle 

‘Life is to be lived. If you have to support yourself, you had bloody well better find some way that is going to be interesting. And you don’t do that by sitting around.’ – Katherine Hepburn

‘I love argument, I love debate. I don’t expect anyone to just sit there and agree with me, that’s not their job.’ – Margaret Thatcher