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Perfectionism

Verb / pɜ:ˈfekʃʌˌnɪzʌm / Another word for perfectionism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Perfectionism is the desire to do everything perfectly.

Synonyms & similar words

meticulousness exactitude preciseness rigor thoroughness fastidiousness punctiliousness scrupulousness diligence conscientiousness nitpicking pedantry obsessiveness compulsiveness neuroticism fanaticism zealotry idealism utopianism

Example sentences

  1. His perfectionism made him redo his drawing over and over again until it was just right.
  2. She struggled with perfectionism and often felt anxious and stressed.
  3. Perfectionism can be helpful in some situations, but it can also hold you back from trying new things.
  4. His perfectionism made him a great chef because he paid attention to every detail.
  5. Perfectionism can lead to procrastination because people are afraid of not doing something perfectly.

Quotes

  • Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough.
  • Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.
  • Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people.

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