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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.