Word
satisfied
Phoneticssat·is·fied, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsætəsˌfaɪd/
UK/sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/
Definitions
01pleased or content
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling happy or pleased because you have achieved something or got what you wanted.
adj. contented or pleased due to the fulfillment of a need, desire, or expectation.
“The teacher was very satisfied with the students' hard work on the project.”
“After months of negotiation, both parties left the meeting feeling satisfied with the final terms of the agreement.”
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'with'.
Pitfall
I am satisfied from my results.
I am satisfied with my results.
Use the preposition 'with' to describe the cause of your satisfaction.
Antonyms
02convinced
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adj. feeling sure that something is true based on the information you have.
adj. convinced or certain of a fact or conclusion based on available evidence.
“The police were satisfied that the man was telling the truth.”
“The investigators were eventually satisfied of the witness's credibility after cross-referencing her statement with the digital evidence.”
Usage
Often followed by a 'that' clause or the preposition 'of'.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “satisfied” in context.
Verb
01. feel satisfied that
“I feel satisfied that we have done everything possible to help the situation.”
adj + that-clause
02. remain satisfied
“The company worked hard to ensure that their clients remain satisfied with the service.”
verb + adj
03. seem satisfied with the results
“The manager seemed satisfied with the final results of the marketing campaign.”
verb + adj + prep + adj + noun
Preposition
04. satisfied with the progress
“The teachers are very satisfied with the progress the students have made this term.”
adj + prep + adj + noun
Adverb
05. deeply satisfied
“She felt deeply satisfied after completing her first marathon.”
adv + adj
06. easily satisfied
“He is a very humble man who is easily satisfied by the simple things in life.”
adv + adj
07. perfectly satisfied
“You don't need to apologize; I am perfectly satisfied with your explanation.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“Scientists have studied it for years because it can influence how much people eat and how satisfied they feel after a meal.” “Really, I should be satisfied with the high quality of the comedy alone.” Etymology
From the verb satisfy, equivalent to satisfy + -ed.
From Middle English satisfyed, i-satisfyed, i-satisfied, past participle of Middle English satisfien, equivalent to satisfy + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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