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Synonyms & Similar Words
meticulousness
precision
exactness
fineness
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nicety
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conscientiousness
carefulness
thoroughness
completeness
flawlessness
faultlessness
immaculateness
purity
precisionism
rigorism
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Meaning of Perfectionism
The primary meaning of "Perfectionism" is a tendency to demand of oneself or others the highest standards of performance, which can lead to a fixation on minor flaws.
Definitions
- The policy or attitude of demanding perfection in everything
- * A personal standard, attitude, or philosophy that demands perfection and rejects anything less
Etymology of Perfectionism
The word "Perfectionism" originated in the mid-19th century from the noun "perfectionist", which is derived from the Latin "perfectionem" (nominative "perfectio"), meaning "completion" or "fulfillment", and the suffix "-ism", which forms a noun indicating a doctrine or theory.
Example Uses
- Her perfectionism made it difficult for her to finish the project, as she was never satisfied with the results.
- * The athlete's perfectionism drove him to train for hours every day, striving for flawless performance.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
leniency
laxity
negligence
carelessness
sloppiness
slovenliness
slackness
indifference
lackadaisicalness
apathy
unconcern
nonchalance
laxness
tolerance
acceptance
resignation
acquiescence
complacency
laxness
permissiveness