Perfectionist

Pronunciation: /pərˈfɛkʃənəst/

Perfectionist (noun)

  1. a person who always wants everything to be perfect and without mistakes
  2. someone who has very high standards and is not satisfied with anything less than perfect

Examples

  • The perfectionist checked every detail twice.
  • A perfectionist often finds flaws in completed work.

Common collocations: perfectionist tendencies, perfectionist approach, perfectionist standards, perfectionist demands, perfectionist mindset

Synonyms of Perfectionist

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Perfectionist

  • describing carelessness or lack of attention to detail