perfectionism
noun
Pronunciation: /pərˈfekʃənɪzəm/
Definition
A personality trait characterized by a refusal to accept any standard short of perfection, often leading to excessive self-criticism and procrastination.
Examples
Her perfectionism made it difficult for her to delegate tasks, as she felt no one else could do them correctly.
While striving for excellence is good, extreme perfectionism can be detrimental to mental health and productivity.
He battled his perfectionism by setting realistic goals and celebrating small achievements along the way.
How to Use perfectionism
- perfectionism in (prepositional phrase)
- The specific area or context where perfectionism is evident. — "He showed perfectionism in his attention to detail."
- perfectionism about (prepositional phrase)
- The subject or topic that triggers perfectionistic behavior. — "She had a lot of perfectionism about her cooking."
- perfectionism leads to (collocation)
- The consequences or outcomes resulting from perfectionism. — "Perfectionism often leads to procrastination and anxiety."
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