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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There’s no satisfactory answer to that, although it’s fair to say that the papacies of Francis and Leo represent the first serious efforts to reckon with those more recent crimes.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Sheriff Fraser concluded the system for checking food was being served to the correct person was not satisfactory.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

"So perhaps if the DC district attorney, or the DC US Attorney, gets some answers and the answers are satisfactory, then we can move on," Bessent told host Larry Kudlow.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

“Diagnosis not yet complete but results seem satisfactory and already exceed expectations. Dr. Groves pleased.”

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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