Spanish word

perfeccionismo

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾfekθjoˈnismo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounperfectionism

Example

Su perfeccionismo le impide terminar proyectos.

His perfectionism prevents him from finishing projects.

Illustration for perfeccionismo (perfectionism)

More examples

Controlar el perfeccionismo ayuda a terminar tareas a tiempo.

Managing perfectionism helps finish tasks on time.

Core concept

Fixation on tiny flaws that causes projects to run overtime.

Common phrases

  • luchar contra el perfeccionismo

    fight perfectionism

  • controlar el perfeccionismo

    manage perfectionism

Similar words

perfección: Ideal state of flawless completion seen as the highest quality result.
meticulosidad: Careful, systematic attention to small details and precise execution.
autoexigencia: Tendency to impose very high standards on oneself and refuse to accept mistakes.

Definition in Spanish

Actitud de no quedar satisfecho con un resultado por buscar continuamente detalles perfectos, lo que a veces retrasa proyectos.

Word origin

The noun combines perfección 'completion' with the suffix -ismo to name a tendency or doctrine, and perfección traces back to Latin perfectio 'made complete'.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine (el perfeccionismo) and the related adjective for people is perfeccionista.

Opposites

  • pragmatismopragmatismnoun

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