noun

perfectionism

perfectionism

Her perfectionism makes her a great editor.

Her perfectionism makes her a great editor.

Perfectionism can sometimes lead to procrastination.

Perfectionism can sometimes lead to procrastination.

((perfectionism)) as a trait Her perfectionism is both a strength and a weakness.

Synonyms: meticulousness, fastidiousness

From 'perfect' + '-ism' (a belief or practice). It signifies the belief in or practice of being perfect.

Think of it as the 'ism' (ideology) of wanting everything to be 'perfect'.

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