perfectionism
intermediateB2/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
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
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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.
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💡 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.