perfectionisms 

(1) noun: a: Any thing modified by Human Beings for the purpose of progression b: any thing or set of things in a state of perpetual improvement under the explicit understanding that "perfect" is a False concept. (2) verb: a: The act or process of progression towards perfection.

"Molly, you wouldn't believe it; his performance last night was one of life's greatest perfectionisms." "My perfectionisms are progressing nicely." "Perfectionism your performance or you're fired!"

perfectionisms by Donkey Kong Sr. May 24, 2008

perfectionist

Someone who finds it hard to be happy with their work unless it is of a very high standard. For example, if a perfectionist gets a B grade, they think they have failed as they feel that it's not good enough.

It can be self-destructive and time wasting as perfectionists often procrastinate to avoid doing important tasks in what they see as a substandard way.

They push themselves beyond the normal limits to achieve their goals and people are sometimes surprised by what they can accomplish.

Perfectionists do not deal well with pressure and close deadlines, particularly when the work is important, as they feel they do not have enough time to make their work 'perfect' and therefore be happy with it.

It can be both a blessing and a curse.

Perfectionists are not the same as those who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), although they can be obsessive about their work.

Jack: I'm a perfectionist. I'm not happy with my work unless I know it's the best it can be.
James: I hadn't noticed.
Jack: I detected a tad of sarcasm in your voice then.

perfectionist by my life as a perfectionist November 16, 2010

Selective Perfectionist

The name given to a person that chooses to complete random tasks to perfection, but lacks the ability to perfect or even attempt the other necessary tasks in life. A Selective Perfectionist has the full potential to do everything "just right" but chooses to waste all of their time perfecting something else when other things require attention. Also known as procrastinating.

See also: Selective hearing

Example one:
John: *In an over-enthusiastic voice* "I just spent 7 hours at work today organizing and perfecting some file drawers, I even re-color coded everything and put it in super-alphabetical order"

Diane: "Well that's great for you John, but have you done your laundry yet or taken out the garbage?"

John: "Uh, no."

Jane: "You're such a selective perfectionist. I want a divorce."

Example two:

Mom: "Jeffrey, have you cleaned up your room yet or packed for the Florida trip?"

Jeffrey: "Not jussst yet. See, I was playing Spore and I started creating my creature, then it needed wings, and I thought some horns would look pretty cool. Then I just had to give it some big eyes and razors for feet. And..."

Mom: "For f@#$ sake Jeffrey, you're 24. Put down the video game and turn your selective perfectionst attitude towards things that need your attention, like your room, or a SHOWER. I need a drink"

Selective Perfectionist by itjustclicked May 8, 2010

Perfectionist Paralysis 

The inability to start on a project, assignment, essay or any creative task due to the fear of not getting it perfectly right.

Joe: You haven't started writing your paper yet?
Bob: Nope
Joe: Isn't it due tomorrow?
Bob: Yep.
Joe: I thought you went to the library and did your research, made your notes and wrote your outline.
Bob: I've got perfectionist paralysis.

Perfectionist Paralysis by anthubc2010-perfectionist_par October 14, 2010

perfectionitis 

a condition that causes one to sporatically fix things until they are perfect or to repeat actions until perfection is reached.
an undiagnosed form of acute OCD

I had to rewrite my English homework five times on 5 new sheets of paper because I came down with a sudden case of perfectionitis and needed to see flawlessly neat handwriting.

perfectionitis by Kathyrin February 23, 2009

impatient perfectionist 

Someone who wants everything perfect but doesn't have the energy or time to do it. So the project ends up looking a little above average.

Wow you really did a fantastic job being average you you lazy control freek impatient perfectionist.

impatient perfectionist by bigfootshands January 2, 2014

Perfectionist Paralysis 

When a project slows to a standstill due to ... hold on let me think. How should I phrase this?

see Paralysis of Analysis.

The development of Duke Nukem Forever has suffered from a decades worth of perfectionist paralysis.

Perfectionist Paralysis by ProtonBreath March 15, 2011