Learn English – Word/Phrase to describe someone who wants ALL or NOTHING of it

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For example, if you are aiming for 100% and you get — say — 98% in one exam, you won't really care because you were aiming for 100% and that 2% is enough for you to disregard everything and any ambition of aiming the highest even though it probably won't make a difference in the long run.

i.e. You want something to be completely perfect ELSE you don't care for it at all.

Best Answer

I think you are describing a perfectionist:

  • somenone with the propensity for being displeased with anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.

(AHD)