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Perfectionist vs Diligent - What's the difference?

perfectionist | diligent |

As a noun perfectionist

is one who has a propensity for being displeased with anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.

As an adjective diligent is

performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

perfectionist

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who has a propensity for being displeased with anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.

    • Related terms

    * perfectionism * perfectionistic

    diligent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * diligence

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