शनिवार, 28 फ़रवरी 2026

The Unbearable ‘Icks’ Infjs Can’T Overlook

The Unbearable ‘Icks’ Infjs Can’T Overlook explores key ideas related to psychology, presented clearly and practically.



"Ick".. a slang term that is most recently

used to describe a feeling of disgust or aversion

In the case of the overly observant INFJ,

it’s fair to say that they indeed may just

when noticed, are almost impossible to overlook.

So what are some of the INFJ’s instant turn-offs,

and why do they seem so unbearable to witness?

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Number 1: Being too conforming or ‘by the

The INFJ personality type is considered a

free thinker and free-doer in every aspect

They prefer to take the path less traveled

and often don’t trust the societal constructs

unique views on things, sometimes the INFJ

can observe when someone is close-minded to

the fact that maybe their conforming actions

and decisions make it difficult for them to

INFJs can’t entirely trust someone who doesn’t

have the courage or capacity to think outside

of what is being told to them, and because

of that, this personality type becomes instantly

This ick becomes even worse when the INFJ

is questioned or criticized for their logical

rule-breaking that goes against external expectations.

In the eyes of an INFJ, blind obedience and

authoritarianism makes people seem less human,

and for that, they can’t help but to cringe

If there’s one way to quickly lose the INFJ’s

empathetic sympathy, lack of accountability

Victimhood for the sake of manipulation, justification

or attention seeking has to be one of the

Since this observant type has the habit of

analyzing things from all angles, they know

better than to be tricked into giving sympathy

to someone portraying to be innocent instead

Of course, the INFJ is unlikely to jump to

this conclusion without doing some digging,

but it doesn’t take long for them to realize

the obvious reality of self-victimization.

This is especially true when someone can’t

come to terms with the idea that maybe they’re

the common denominator in their life problems.

Since the INFJ takes so much time to self-reflect

and tries their best to see where they went

wrong far before ever pointing the finger,

play the victim card, but they also get an

instant ick that makes them think of that

Being labeled as a know-it-all themselves,

INFJs can appreciate some shared intellect

They love diving deep into people’s expertise,

Normally, they don’t shame those who share

their wealth of knowledge, as long as they

actually know what they’re talking about.

This is where the fine line of whether or

not someone’s proficiency is rooted in legitimacy

When the INFJ comes to realize that someone

is simply not open to hearing any other potential

opinions, conclusions or alternative ways

of getting something done, their ick-radar

For, a true expert is always willing to remain

open to innovation and alternate perspectives

in order to challenge what they believe to

a certain defensiveness that becomes obvious.

Know-it-alls who don’t actually know much

about what they’re talking about are deeply

afraid of being proven wrong, and are willing

to do (and say) just about anything to save

Number 4: Having an inflated ego in any regard

With extroverted feeling at hand, this personality

However, they’re also able to easily decipher

when someone’s self-pride is either coming

from a genuine place or a place of self-conceit.

Despite the fact that even the most genuine

display of self-pride can come across as slightly

While sharing photos of a weightloss journey

support, a page full of revealing gym-selfies

will result in an eye-roll and complete disinterest.

When someone is continually trying to be the

center of attention, it becomes so unbearably

noticeable to the INFJ that they can’t help

but to watch in disappointment for humanity.

They can’t stand shallowness, but shallowness

that’s combined with a self-absorbed demeanor

tops the cake for most INFJs and their ick-o-meters.

Number 5: People who talk behind the backs

To be fair, INFJs aren’t exactly known for

Related to their disinterest in small-talk

there’s something so superficial about talking

about other people that the INFJ usually loses

interest in the conversation rather quickly.

Yet, besides the fact that INFJs much rather

talk about something deeper and more complex

did on the weekend, there’s a certain level

of ick that comes with gossiping being someone’s

Sure, sometimes we all need to vent, and most

times, these stories and life challenges involve

Being the keen listeners and trustworthy advice-givers

they are, INFJs can tell when talking about

In fact, the worst INFJ ick comes when someone

can’t help but to resort to talking about

manner, in order to keep the conversation

everything she does seems to just get on my

INFJs hate playing into these sorts of conversation

starters, and can’t help but to feel instantly

turned-off and uncomfortable in that person’s

energy, knowing they’ll probably be talking

We’ll start this one by saying, maybe not

But for the most part, a passionate conversation

about politics is an instant INFJ turn-off.

Related to what we said earlier about the

INFJ’s need for a more stimulating conversation,

current news surrounding politics is rarely

With deeper understanding and an opinion that

probably concludes the political system to

not be what it seems, these sorts of conversations

leave the INFJ stuck in boredom, disagreement,

and an unwillingness to share their honest

They probably can’t remember the last time

they voted, and they probably have no idea

who’s running or what side they’re running

So while the INFJ is busy being icked-out,

they also probably seem completely oblivious

and uninformed, which is also not exactly

a comfortable place for the perfectionistic

To put it simply, if it’s a one-on-one conversation,

the INFJ may attempt to shut it down with

the use of humor or admitted disinterest.

And, if it’s not a one-on-one conversation,

political banter is the perfect opportunity

for the INFJ to tune out what’s being said

in order to silently slip into their own little

Number 7: Lack of consideration and kindness

Like they say, you can tell alot about a date

For the INFJ, this and the way someone treats

any other member of society rings very true.

INFJs are constantly analyzing the gestures,

interactions and reactions of the people they’re

Kindness comes in all forms, and is considered

common sense for the INFJ type when interacting

On that note, when the INFJ witnesses unnecessary

rudeness or lack of consideration, they are

overcome with an ick that is nearly impossible

Even something as simple as someone not thinking

to look behind them as they pass through the

Or not saying thank you should someone hold

Of course, it can get far worse, with common

courtesy situations coming with a minimal

In fact, certain situations are so bad that

the INFJ has no other choice but to cut off

all ties with that individual, sometimes with

So, let us know in the comments below of an

ick you have as an INFJ that we didn’t mention

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