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satisfier

satisfier

6.9
Something that meets a need or want and makes you feel good
  • noun
  • /ˈsætɪsfaɪər/
translation icon : satisfactor
  • To accomplish this, he suggests (a) selecting and developing talent, (b) maximizing talent through application of job satisfiers, and (c) reinforcing motivation by providing opportunities for psychological growth through job satisfiers.
  • job satisfiers

Examples

  • To accomplish this, he suggests (a) selecting and developing talent, (b) maximizing talent through application of job satisfiers, and (c) reinforcing motivation by providing opportunities for psychological growth through job satisfiers.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The interpersonal relationship with students and peers was a job satisfier rather than a dissatisfier for collegiate student affairs staff.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Contrary to Herzberg et al.'s findings, the data suggested that recognition and advancement were identified as job dissatisfiers rather than satisfiers.

    Academic text (2004)
  • A good manager is often a satisfier, ensuring that employees feel valued and fulfilled in their roles.

  • This new product is a major satisfier for customers who want convenience and efficiency.

  • Her support as a mentor was a real satisfier during my difficult transition into the workforce.

Synonyms

pleaser
vssatisfier
  • Informal
8 3.7

A person who tries hard to make other people happy, even when it hurts them

brings satisfaction by meeting needs or desires rather than active effort to win approval
fulfiller
vssatisfier
3.9

A person or thing that completes a required task

meets needs or desires rather than merely finishing tasks or duties

Surface Forms

satisfier singular
satisfiers plural

Morphology

satisfier = satisfy (transparent) = satisfy + er

Productive agentive/nominal '-er' added to the verb 'satisfy' yields 'one that satisfies' in a straightforward way.

Etymology

Satisfier comes from the verb satisfy, which is built from the Latin parts satis ('enough') and facere ('to make'). So a satisfier is something or someone that 'makes enough' or gives what you need, which is why it brings satisfaction.