Meaning & use

satisfaction

noun·Everyday

A pleasant feeling of contentment gained from achieving something or having one's needs met.

See it in a sentence

There was quiet satisfaction on her face after finishing the marathon.

Customer satisfaction improved sharply after the company redesigned its support process.

A note on using this word

Satisfaction is often paired with "with" (satisfaction with the results) or used as "job satisfaction" and "customer satisfaction" in business contexts.

Words with a similar meaning

contentmentfulfillmentgratification

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Words with an opposite meaning

dissatisfactionfrustration

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