perfectionist
pronunciation
How to pronounce perfectionist in British English:
UK [pəˈfekʃənɪst]
How to pronounce perfectionist in American English:
US [pərˈfekʃənɪst]
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- Noun:
- a person is displeased by anything that does not meet very high standards
Word Origin
- perfectionist (n.)
- 1650s, from perfection + -ist. Originally theological, "one who believes moral perfection may be attained in earthly existence;" sense of "one satisfied only with the highest standards" is from 1934. Related: Perfectionism.
Example
- 1. He is a perfectionist , and sometimes prickly .
- 2. Why you shouldn 't be a perfectionist ?
- 3. The perfectionist endlessly rewrites draft after draft , worriedly seeking that perfect essay , missing the deadline .
- 4. Strive to do your best , but let go of perfectionist tendencies .
- 5. For instance , a perfectionist might seem fine under normal circumstances , but lose control under stress .