noun
- the practice of demanding of oneself or others a higher quality of performance than is required by the situation
- a disposition to regard anything short of perfection as unacceptable
Usage: psychology
Examples
- Her perfectionism made it difficult for her to finish projects on time.
- The artist’s perfectionism led him to destroy many of his paintings.
- Perfectionism can sometimes hinder productivity rather than help it.
- She struggled with perfectionism throughout her academic career.
- His perfectionism in cooking meant dinner was always delayed.
- The coach’s perfectionism pushed the team to excel.
- Perfectionism often stems from fear of failure or criticism.