perfectionism
/pərˈfɛkʃəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- A tendency to demand the highest standards of performance or quality, often to an excessive degree.
- Perfectionism can lead to stress and burnout if not kept in check.
- The artist's perfectionism drove him to rework the same painting dozens of times.
- Her perfectionism made it hard for her to finish projects because she was never satisfied.
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