perfectionist in Greek

perfectionist in Greek is τελειομανής, τελειοθήρας — perfectionist means a person who refuses to accept anything less than the highest standard, often to an excessive degree.

perfectionist in Greek

τελειομανής

noun

Pronounced: teleiomanis

Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards. [from 20th c.]

τελειοθήρας

noun

Pronounced: teleiothiras

Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards. [from 20th c.]

What does "perfectionist" mean?

noun A person who refuses to accept anything less than the highest standard, often to an excessive degree.
"As a perfectionist, she rewrote the report five times before submitting it."
adj Demanding extremely high, sometimes unreasonable, standards.
"His perfectionist tendencies made him a difficult person to work with."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

perfectionist in a sentence

As a perfectionist, she rewrote the report five times before submitting it.
His perfectionist tendencies made him a difficult person to work with.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "perfectionist" in Greek?

"perfectionist" in Greek is τελειομανής, τελειοθήρας. perfectionist means: A person who refuses to accept anything less than the highest standard, often to an excessive degree.

How do you pronounce τελειομανής?

"perfectionist" in Greek is τελειομανής, pronounced "teleiomanis".

How do you use "perfectionist" in a sentence?

Example: "As a perfectionist, she rewrote the report five times before submitting it." In Greek, "perfectionist" is τελειομανής, τελειοθήρας.

Are there other ways to say "perfectionist" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "perfectionist": τελειομανής, τελειοθήρας.

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