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perfectionism

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/pərˈfɛkʃənɪzəm/ · per-fec-tion-ism

The belief that perfection is attainable and that one must strive for nothing less than perfection in every endeavor.

Meanings

nounformal

The belief that perfection is attainable and that one must strive for nothing less than perfection in every endeavor.

ایسی سوچ جو یہ مانتی ہے کہ کمال حاصل کیا جا سکتا ہے اور ہر کام میں کمال کی کوشش کی جانی چاہیے۔

کمال پسندی

kamaal pasandi

Formal: کمال طلبی

Synonyms

idealismunachievabilityfastidiousnessکمال پسندیکمال کی طلبکمال طلبی

Antonyms

acceptancerealismimperfectقبولحقیقت پسندنا مکمل

Common Collocations

  • perfectionist mindset
  • striving for perfection
  • perfectionist tendencies

Example Sentences

Her perfectionism often leads to unnecessary stress.

اس کی کمال پسندی اکثر غیر ضروری تناؤ کی طرف لے جاتی ہے۔

Us ki kamaal pasandi aksar gher zaroori tanaav ki taraf le jaati hai.

He was criticized for his perfectionism in the workplace.

کام کی جگہ پر اس کی کمال پسندی پر تنقید کی گئی۔

Kaam ki jagah par us ki kamaal pasandi par tanqid ki gayi.

Perfectionism can hinder progress rather than enhance it.

کمال پسندی ترقی میں رکاوٹ بن سکتی ہے نہ کہ اس کو بڑھا سکتی ہے۔

Kamaal pasandi taraqqi mein rukawat ban sakti hai na ke is ko barha sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

perfectionist:Perfectionism refers to the belief system, while perfectionist describes a person who exhibits perfectionism.

Word Family

perfect
adjectiveکامل
perfectly
adverbکامل طور پر
perfection
nounکمال

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the phrase 'striving for perfection' to recall the nature of perfectionism.

Imagine someone tirelessly polishing a sculpture in search of the perfect shine.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کمال ہو تو بات بنے ورنہ<br>کمال کی طلب میں کیا ہوگا

Kamaal ho to baat bane warna<br>Kamaal ki talab mein kya hoga

If there is perfection, then things will work out; otherwise, what will happen in the quest for perfection?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کمال کا کوئی حاصل نہیں

Kamaal ka koi hasil nahi

There is no attainment of perfection.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "perfectio" — completion, accomplishment

First known use: 20th century

The term 'perfectionism' has evolved from the Latin 'perfectio' which means to finish or accomplish, inferring an ideal state that is rarely achieved.