A person who does everything perfectly and has no flaws whatsoever. IF they do have any flaws, they are minor and aren't that big of a deal. Perfectionists are considered awesome at times because of how perfectly they accomplish their tasks and because of how perfect they are themselves. Many people wish to be a perfectionist for perfectionists are just simply awesome, but they can't be one because they're not 'perfect material'
-"Gosh darn it! How I wish I could be a perfectionist!"
-"Wow. See that girl Nadia over there? She's a perfectionist. She talks the talk and walks the walk and everything. Damn, lemme get her numba."
-If you're a perfectionist, you're just simply awesome."
-"Wow. See that girl Nadia over there? She's a perfectionist. She talks the talk and walks the walk and everything. Damn, lemme get her numba."
-If you're a perfectionist, you're just simply awesome."
by lotioninggmaster September 25, 2009
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
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"
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"
by itjustclicked May 8, 2010
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.
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.
by anthubc2010-perfectionist_par October 12, 2010
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.
by bigfootshands January 3, 2014
When a project slows to a standstill due to ... hold on let me think. How should I phrase this?
see Paralysis of Analysis.
see Paralysis of Analysis.
by ProtonBreath March 1, 2011
Someone who spends more time cleaning the toilet and making it perfect for themselves than actually being on the toilet
by Barney March 26, 2016
Wanting everything perfect and having high standards, but not have the will to do what's necessary to reach them.
I can't stand the kitchen being dirty, but the lazy perfectionist in me knows it will take too much energy to clean it so there it sits.
by RayofSunshine June 16, 2016