Perfectionism Definition & Meaning

perfectionism
noun
  1. a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable; "his perfectionism seemed excessive to his students"

"Perfectionism" in song lyrics

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  • "Picture perfectionism"
    Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Open Mic — Science of the Bumrush

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