perfectionism
1 of 1noun/pərˈfɛkʃənɪzəm/
Forms:perfectionisms
1
a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect
- His perfectionism made him spend hours on small details.
- Perfectionism can lead to stress and frustration.
- She struggled with perfectionism in her academic work.
- The artist’s perfectionism slowed down the project.
- Perfectionism often prevents people from finishing tasks.