1. a person who demands that everything be done perfectly and is not satisfied with anything less

1. having or showing a tendency to demand perfection

Examples

• She’s such a perfectionist that she rewrote her essay five times.
• His perfectionist nature made him an excellent editor but a difficult boss.
• The perfectionist chef refused to serve any dish that wasn’t flawless.
• Being a perfectionist can sometimes prevent you from finishing projects.
• He has a perfectionist approach to his artwork.
• Her perfectionist tendencies often cause her unnecessary stress.
• The team appreciated his perfectionist standards for quality control.