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Perfectionism vs Conscientiousness - What's the difference?

perfectionism | conscientiousness |

As nouns the difference between perfectionism and conscientiousness

is that perfectionism is a dislike for anything less than perfection while conscientiousness is the state or characteristic of being conscientious.

perfectionism

Noun

(-)
  • A dislike for anything less than perfection
  • A belief that spiritual perfection may be achieved during life, or that it should be striven for
  • conscientiousness

    Noun

    (-)
  • The state or characteristic of being conscientious.