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perfectionism

perfectionism Perfectionism is a personality trait marked by striving to be flawless and setting unrealistically high standards for performance.

Perfectionism is a personality trait marked by striving to be flawless and setting unrealistically high standards for performance. It also involves harsh self-judgment and worry about how others will judge one’s performance.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Perfectionism” (D000072639).
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