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How to say: perfectionism

Spelling: Perfectionism Syllables  perfectionism
US accent
/pɚfˈɛkʃənˌɪzəm/
UK accent
/pəfˈɛkʃənˌɪzəm/
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Definition

Definition — a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable

e.g. “his perfectionism seemed excessive to his students”

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