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satisfactory

[sat-is-fak-tuh-ree, -fak-tree] / ˌsæt ɪsˈfæk tə ri, -ˈfæk tri /
ADJECTIVE
acceptable, sufficient
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adequate decent fair good gratifying satisfying solid suitable tolerable valid
WEAK
A-OK all right ample appeasing assuaging assuasive average cogent comfortable competent cool delighting enough fulfilling good enough groovy passable peachy pleasing sound sufficing unexceptional up to snuff
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad inadequate inappropriate insufficient intolerable unacceptable unreal unreliable unsuitable
WEAK
unfit unsatisfactory

Example Sentences

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“The bank remains well-capitalized and the financial position of the bank remains satisfactory with sufficient liquidity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

If the United States wins the WBC championship Tuesday, when no outcome besides victory would have been satisfactory, the team will explode in celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Management of food safety at Ynyshir was categorised as needing major improvement, as was cleanliness and condition of facilities, while "hygienic food handling" was rated "generally satisfactory".

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

So if Pirro “gets some answers and the answers are satisfactory, then we can move on,” Bessent said.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

When he can’t answer in a satisfactory manner, they arrest him.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.