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Definitions

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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The smooth, frictionless surfaces of user-friendly design haven’t delivered the satisfaction that we were promised.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Browder takes some satisfaction at the long-in-coming trial.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The actor expressed her satisfaction that the story of Sarah and Hagar is given a positive portrayal since that’s not always been the case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Power ranked JetBlue the top airline in North America for first-class and business-class customer satisfaction in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

I kept my face straight, hiding my satisfaction as Miss Lacey dismissed the girl and turned to me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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