Melancholy - Analyst / Thinkers

Melancholic - Analyst / Thinkers

  • They are the thinkers and organizers.
  • They feel there is a right way to do everything and usually have perfectionistic tendencies.
  • Their personalities are very creative.
  • They desire to solve everything and to take their time and do it right.
  • They do not like sudden changes and need reassurance.

Personality Type Cross-reference

MBTI / Keirsey - Guardian (SJ - Sensing / Judging)
Enneagram
Temperaments
When most people hear the word melancholy, they think of depression.

However, the melancholy temperament type is not necessarily depressed so much as they are cautious.

This is another common temperament type.

Strength

  • They have high standards and are well ordered
  • They often show respect

Weaknesses

  • They have unrealistic expectations of self & others
  • They try to be too perfect

Limitation

  • Seeing the optimistic side of things
  • Expressing flexibility

Orientation

People with the melancholy temperament type are detail and quality oriented.
  • They are obsessed with finding what is right rather than being right all the time.
  • They are also conscientious and work to ensure all details are as perfect as possible.
  • They can be perfectionists in general.

Traits

The melancholy temperament is a rule follower.
  • They can be cautious and tentative in unfamiliar environments.
  • Still, they can also become aggressive when faced with an unfavorable situation.
  • They are private and introverted. 
This temperament is factual, logical, and analytical.
  • To function without anxiety, these people need to have a solid action plan and follow it to the letter.
The melancholy temperament is usually anxious.
  • They worry about the future and what others think.
  • They also tend to be high-guilt individuals, worrying about how things might have been done differently in the past.
  • They rarely live in the present.
This temperament is generally well organized, even if they become cluttered.
  • They are usually on time for appointments and expect others to be as well.
  • Before making decisions, they will gather as much information as they can and ask specific questions to make sure they are making the right decision.
People of the melancholy temperament are also suspicious and conscientious.
  • They are slow to trust others until they are sure of their intentions.
  • It is difficult for them to form relationships.
  • They have high standards for the relationships they form.