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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There’s a satisfaction, even a joy, to thinking at this level.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

"The satisfaction of seeing people not go hungry is tremendous."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

"That momentary satisfaction, when you have taken revenge by taking the remote control into your own hands and seen the results of your work with your own eyes."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Charlie contained multitudes, and I took some satisfaction from the eulogies noticing that fact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

As they shook hands before parting, Khrushchev could barely hold back a laugh of satisfaction.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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