Perfectionist

/pərˈfɛkʃənɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who demands perfection of themselves and others.

As a perfectionist, she spent hours revising her paper until every sentence was flawless.

One who is not satisfied unless everything is perfect.

His perfectionist tendencies often led to missed deadlines because he couldn't bring himself to submit anything that wasn't perfect.

A person who has a strong desire to achieve very high standards.

Being a perfectionist, he felt the need to perfect his presentation down to the last detail.

From the word 'perfection' combined with the suffix '-ist', indicating a person who practices or advocates.

chasing perfection

Seeking to achieve flawlessness in something.

perfection is unattainable

The concept that complete perfection cannot be achieved.

good enough

The idea that something doesn't have to be perfect to be sufficient.

perfection

The state or quality of being perfect.

ideal

A standard of perfection; a model of excellence.

flawless

Without any imperfections.

Obsessive over details.

She's such a detail freak, a total perfectionist about her projects.

Someone who is excessively critical of their own work.

Don't be a perfectionist; it doesn’t have to be perfect to be great.