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satisfaction

satisfaction

192 2.2
A pleasant feeling when you achieve something or your needs are met
  • noun
  • /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
translation icon : satisfacción
  • My goodness, I find such satisfaction in that.
  • job satisfaction
  • life satisfaction
  • satisfaction levels

I mean, is there a feeling of just satisfaction of pushing through?

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Examples

  • After finishing the project, she felt a deep sense of satisfaction with her work.

  • And it is with a great sense of satisfaction that we stand here together.

  • It's more of a deep sense of satisfaction and, and I get energy from it.

  • It's an extra source of pride and satisfaction in life simply as that.

  • Is everything to your satisfaction?

  • I have found that nothing gives as much satisfaction as earning our rewards.

  • In addition, mentors receive personal satisfaction from teaching and sharing their skills and experiences.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Initial data suggests a high level of support, satisfaction, and uptake by participating target groups.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Like there's just so much satisfaction and contentment in doing the work.

  • Student responses to several survey questions indicate their relative satisfaction with some of the WebIT program attributes.

    Academic text (2015)

Synonyms

pleasure
vssatisfaction
1.0

A feeling of enjoyment or happiness from something

is connected to success or having needs met rather than just enjoyment
happiness
vssatisfaction
970 1.0

A feeling of pleasure and being satisfied

tends to be a specific pleasant feeling from success or fulfilled needs
enjoyment
vssatisfaction
73 1.0

The feeling of pleasure you get from something

is more about overall achievement or need fulfillment rather than momentary fun
fulfillment
vssatisfaction
  • US
58 3.6

A feeling of happiness and satisfaction when you achieve something important

focuses on completion of a long goal rather than any pleasant moment
gratification
vssatisfaction
50 4.3

A feeling of pleasure when a wish or need is met

is a pleasant feeling after achieving something or having needs fulfilled
contentment
vssatisfaction
26 2.1

A feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life

is a pleasant feeling tied to specific achievements or fulfilled needs
sense of accomplishment
vssatisfaction
12 3.0

A proud, satisfied feeling you get after finishing something difficult

is broader covering pleasant feeling from needs being met as well as achievement
contentedness
vssatisfaction
1 4.3

A feeling of being satisfied and at ease with life

is usually a shorter pleasant feeling after a goal or need is met

Antonyms

49 5.1

A feeling of not being satisfied with the present situation

Feeling unhappy or not pleased with something

Compounds

A feeling of being proud of yourself that stops you seeing your faults

An agreement where a debtor pays less and the creditor accepts it as full settlement

How Satisfied

elation
18 5.5
delight
184 1.2
satisfaction
192 2.2
pleasure
1.0
contentment
26 2.1

Surface Forms

satisfaction singular
satisfactions plural

Morphology

satisfaction = satisfy (transparent) = satisfy + ation

The noun is a regular nominalization of the verb 'satisfy' denoting the state or feeling resulting from being satisfied, which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Satisfaction comes from the Latin parts satis 'enough' and facere 'to make', and it shares the same root as satisfy. So, a feeling of satisfaction is the pleasant sense you get when something makes you feel 'enough' or complete.