satisfaction

[sat-is-fak-shuhn] / ˌsæt ɪsˈfæk ʃən /

NOUN

giving or enjoying a state of comfort, content

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achievement amusement comfort contentment delight enjoyment fulfillment gratification happiness joy peace of mind pleasure pride relief vindication well-being

STRONG

amends atonement bliss cheerfulness compensation complacency conciliation contentedness ease gladness indemnification indulgence justice propitiation recompense redress refreshment reimbursement reparation repletion resolution reward satiety serenity settlement

WEAK

eudemonia good fortune

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depression disappointment displeasure dissatisfaction failure gloom hurt injury melancholy misery pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness woe

STRONG

indecision penalty

WEAK

discontent need want

Example Sentences

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They are asked to rate, physical appearance, satisfaction, value for money and overall experience.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

For instance, “pace of play” is one of the two most important factors in golfer satisfaction, along with course conditioning, says Matt Barksdale, vice president of golf at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

When he smiles, you can see his joy and satisfaction after he or a teammate comes through.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Decoupling seller profit from buyer satisfaction impedes economic growth and slows innovation. Buyer surplus stagnates and inflation accelerates.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Her mouth puckered in a way that made me think she was making a half-hearted attempt to keep her satisfaction hidden.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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