perfectionist Synonyms

perfectionist Meaning

Wordnet

perfectionist (n)

a person who is displeased by anything that does not meet very high standards

Webster

perfectionist (n.)

One pretending to perfection; esp., one pretending to moral perfection; one who believes that persons may and do attain to moral perfection and sinlessness in this life.

perfectionist Sentence Examples

  1. Emily is such a perfectionist that she spent hours perfecting her resume.
  2. The architect was a perfectionist who would not settle for anything less than flawless.
  3. John's perfectionist tendencies often led to stress and anxiety.
  4. As a perfectionist, Sarah struggled to accept her own mistakes.
  5. The team had to find a balance between perfectionism and practicality.
  6. While perfectionism can drive high standards, it can also hinder progress.
  7. The perfectionist chef refused to serve dishes that did not meet his exacting standards.
  8. Jennifer's perfectionist nature made her an excellent editor, but it also made her a harsh critic.
  9. The artist was a perfectionist who spent years working on his masterpiece.
  10. The perfectionist cleaner left no corner untouched, ensuring a spotless home.

FAQs About the word perfectionist

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Emily is such a perfectionist that she spent hours perfecting her resume.

The architect was a perfectionist who would not settle for anything less than flawless.

John's perfectionist tendencies often led to stress and anxiety.

As a perfectionist, Sarah struggled to accept her own mistakes.