Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perfectionist

noun

/pərˈfɛkʃənɪst/

Definition

A person who strives for flawlessness and sets excessively high performance standards.

Examples

As a perfectionist, she spent hours making sure every detail of the project was perfect.
His perfectionist tendencies made it difficult for him to complete tasks on time.

Meaning

The term describes someone who seeks to achieve perfection in their work or personal life, often leading to dissatisfaction when those standards aren’t met.