B1 — Intermediateaggettivo/nome
perfezionista
perfectionist
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
esigentemeticolosopignolorigorosopuntiglioso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
approssimativosbrigativosuperficialetrascuratodisordinato
Usage note
'Perfezionista' can be positive (produces excellent work) or negative (paralyising self-criticism). 'Meticoloso' focuses on methodology. 'Pignolo' is more colloquial/negative. 'Esigente' applies to standards set for self and others. 'Rigoroso' means rigorous.
Example
"È una perfezionista: rivede il suo lavoro cento volte prima di consegnarlo."
"She is a perfectionist: she reviews her work a hundred times before submitting it."
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