DEFINITION: v. To push yourself so hard to reach an impossibly high standard of perfection, that you undercut your own success. n. An impossibly high goal which practically guarantees failure.

Ultraidealism

Created by: mickey666

Pronunciation: phonetic

Sentence: Aiming to break two hours for his marathon run proved the complete ultraidealism as his heart failed 18 miles into the race.

Etymology: ultra = excessive idealism = seeking perfection

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