satisfaction
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the happy or proud feeling you have when you do something well or get what you need.
the emotional state of pleasure or contentment arising from the fulfilment of a need, desire, or expectation.
Simple“She felt a great sense of satisfaction after finishing the marathon.”
In context“The team derived immense satisfaction from seeing their long-term project finally reach the implementation phase without any major setbacks.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of meeting a need, a rule, or a demand.
the act of fulfilling a requirement, obligation, or condition to an acceptable standard.
Simple“The company is working toward the satisfaction of all safety regulations.”
In context“The legal team confirmed that the satisfaction of all contractual conditions had been met before the final payment was released.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
something done to make up for a mistake or an injury.
reparation or compensation for an injury, loss, or perceived insult to one's honour.
Simple“He demanded satisfaction after his reputation was damaged by the false report.”
In context“In historical contexts, a duel was often seen as the only way for a gentleman to receive satisfaction for a public insult.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'to demand satisfaction'.
“Results showed that individuals who reported the highest contentment with friendships and satisfaction with relationships also tended to report better overall mental and physical health.”
“My colleagues and I analyzed millions of job satisfaction reviews and thousands of reports of corporate financial performance, as well as hundreds of AI investments and layoff announcements made by U.S.”
From Middle English satisfaccioun, from Old French satisfaccion and Latin satisfactiō, satisfactiōnis.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.