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