Meaning & use
satisfaction
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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