perfectionist
[ per-fek-shuh-nist ]
/ pərˈfɛk ʃə nɪst /
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noun
a person who adheres to or believes in perfectionism.
a person who demands perfection of himself, herself, or others.
adjective
of, relating to, or distinguished by perfection or perfectionism.
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Origin of perfectionist
First recorded in 1650–60; perfection + -ist
OTHER WORDS FROM perfectionist
per·fec·tion·is·tic, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use perfectionist in a sentence
People with eating disorders can become competitive and perfectionistic, striving to be the “thinnest” in any group of sufferers.
They value the kind of people they are and are not inclined to be self-undermining through perfectionistic self-criticism.
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British Dictionary definitions for perfectionist
perfectionist
/ (pəˈfɛkʃənɪst) /
noun
a person who strives for or demands the highest standards of excellence in work, etc
a person who believes the doctrine of perfectionism
adjective
of or relating to perfectionism
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