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perfectionism

/pərˈfɛkʃəˌnɪzəm/ /pəˈfɛkʃəˌnɪzəm/
noun
  1. 1 mükemmeliyetçilik
  2. 2 kusursuzluğun hem ulaşılabilir hem de gerekli olduğu inancı

Definition (English)

  1. A personality trait where one strives for flawlessness and sets excessively high standards.
  2. A belief that perfection is attainable and necessary.

Example Sentences

  1. His perfectionism made him work late.
    Mükemmeliyetçiliği onu geç çalışmaya zorladı.
  2. Perfectionism can lead to stress.
    Mükemmeliyetçilik strese yol açabilir.

Synonyms

fastidiousnessexactnessrigorprecisionmeticulousness

Antonyms

carelessnessnegligencesloppinesslaxity

Collocations

perfectionism in worksuffer from perfectionismperfectionism can cause stress

Related Words

standardscriticismself-esteemmotivationachievement