1. having or showing a tendency to demand that everything be done perfectly or to an extremely high standard

Examples

• Her perfectionistic nature made it difficult for her to delegate tasks to others.
• The perfectionistic student spent hours revising his essay until every sentence was flawless.
• His perfectionistic tendencies often caused him stress and anxiety.
• The coach’s perfectionistic approach helped the team achieve excellence.
• She realized her perfectionistic habits were preventing her from finishing projects on time.
• The artist’s perfectionistic standards meant she rarely felt satisfied with her work.