Perfectionism Vocabulary and Word Formation

Vocabulary terms and word forms derived from the text on the positive and negative traits of perfectionism.

Perfectionist

A person who finds it hard to live up to their own expectations, experiences frustration with lazy coworkers, and displays traits such as reliability, dedication, stubbornness, and a sense of superiority.

Expectations

Personal standards or beliefs that a perfectionist often finds difficult to live up to.

Frustration

The feeling a perfectionist experiences when required to work with lazy people.

Reliability

A positive quality of working with a perfectionist, mentioned alongside dedication and professionalism.

Dedication

A positive attribute demonstrated by a perfectionist in a work environment.

Professionalism

A positive characteristic exhibited by a perfectionist at work.

Confidence

A quality in other people that can be negatively affected by a perfectionist's constant criticism.

Stubbornness

An unattractive quality of a perfectionist linked to their inability to admit that they might be wrong.

Superiority

A conviction held by a perfectionist regarding their own elevated status, which makes them unconcerned about others not wanting to work with them.