Satisfaction is the pleasure that you feel when you do something or get something that you wanted or needed to do or get.
She felt a small glow of satisfaction.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress so far. [+ with]
I doubt I'll ever get rich, but I get job satisfaction.
Synonyms: fulfilment, pleasure, achievement, joy More Synonyms of satisfaction
2. uncountable noun
If you get satisfaction from someone, you get money or an apology from them because you have been treated badly.
If you can't get any satisfaction, complain to the park owner.
3.
See to someone's satisfaction
More Synonyms of satisfaction
satisfaction in British English
(ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən)
noun
1.
the act of satisfying or state of being satisfied
2.
the fulfilment of a desire
3.
the pleasure obtained from such fulfilment
4.
a source of fulfilment
5.
reparation or compensation for a wrong done or received
6. Roman Catholic Church, Church of England
the performance by a repentant sinner of a penance
7. Christianity
the atonement for sin by the death of Christ
Word origin
C15: via French from Latin satisfactionem, from satisfacere to satisfy
satisfaction in American English
(ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən)
noun
1.
a satisfying or being satisfied
2.
something that satisfies
; specif.,
a.
anything that brings gratification, pleasure, or contentment
b.
settlement of debt; discharge of obligation
c.
reparation for injury or insult
d. Theology
atonement for sin
Idioms:
give satisfaction
Word origin
ME satisfaccioun < OFr satisfaction < L satisfactio
Examples of 'satisfaction' in a sentence
satisfaction
To my intense satisfaction, he followed the same routine he'd used on the previous Wednesday.
Val McDermid DEAD BEAT (2002)
There seemed no sign of escalation or variation caused by a lack of satisfaction with previous efforts.
Val McDermid THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
I hit the SEND button on the e-mail menu, feeling a swell of satisfaction.
Lisa Scottoline LEGAL TENDER (2002)
In other languages
satisfaction
British English: satisfaction /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ NOUN
Satisfaction is the pleasure you feel when you do something you wanted or needed to do.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the progress made.
American English: satisfaction
Arabic: إِشْباع
Brazilian Portuguese: satisfação
Chinese: 满意度
Croatian: zadovoljstvo
Czech: spokojenost
Danish: tilfredsstillelse
Dutch: tevredenheid
European Spanish: satisfacción
Finnish: tyydytys
French: satisfaction
German: Befriedigung
Greek: ικανοποίηση
Italian: soddisfazione
Japanese: 満足
Korean: 만족
Norwegian: tilfredsstillelse
Polish: satysfakcja
European Portuguese: satisfação
Romanian: satisfacție
Russian: удовлетворение
Latin American Spanish: satisfacción
Swedish: tillfredsställelse
Thai: ความพอใจ
Turkish: tatmin
Ukrainian: задоволення
Vietnamese: sự hài lòng
All related terms of 'satisfaction'
give satisfaction
to satisfy
job satisfaction
Job satisfaction is the pleasure that you get from doing your job.
self-satisfaction
Self-satisfaction is the feeling you have when you are self-satisfied .
customer satisfaction
When customers are pleased with the goods or services they have bought , you can refer to customer satisfaction .
satisfaction survey
If you carry out a survey , you try to find out detailed information about a lot of different people or things, usually by asking people a series of questions .
to someone's satisfaction
If you do something to someone's satisfaction , they are happy with the way that you have done it.
Chinese translation of 'satisfaction'
satisfaction
(sætɪsˈfækʃən)
n(u)
(= contentment) 满(滿)足感 (mǎnzúgǎn)
(for wrong, injustice)
to get satisfaction (from sb)(从(從)某人那里(裡))得到赔(賠)偿(償) ((cóng mǒurén nàlǐ) dédào péicháng)
satisfaction with对(對) ... 的满(滿)意 (duì ... de mǎnyì)
has it been done to your satisfaction?您对(對)此满(滿)意吗(嗎)？ (Nín duì cǐ mǎnyì ma?)
1 (noun)
Definition
the pleasure obtained from the fulfilment of a desire
She felt a small glow of satisfaction.
Synonyms
fulfilment
pleasure
We exclaimed with pleasure when we saw them.
achievement
joy
Salter shouted with joy.
triumph
Her sense of triumph was short-lived.
happiness
I think she was looking for happiness.
relish
glee
His victory was greeted with glee.
gratification
Eventually they recognized him, much to his gratification.
pride
the sense of pride in a job well done
complacency
She warned that there was no room for complacency on inflation.
Opposites
pain
,
shame
,
frustration
,
grief
,
dissatisfaction
,
unhappiness
,
annoyance
,
displeasure
2 (noun)
Definition
compensation or an apology for a wrong done
Buyers have the right to go to court and demand satisfaction.
Synonyms
compensation
He received one year's salary as compensation for loss of office.
damages
justice
amends
settlement
redress
a legal battle to seek some redress from the government
remuneration
I shall expect some remuneration for my trouble.
reparation
a demand amongst victims for some sort of reparation
vindication
restitution
The victims are demanding full restitution.
reimbursement
It can take up to six months before reimbursements are made.
atonement
True guilt is marked by a willingness to make atonement.
recompense
He demands no financial recompense for his troubles.
indemnification
requital
Opposites
injury
3 (noun)
Definition
something that brings fulfilment
a state of satisfaction
Synonyms
contentment
I cannot describe the feeling of contentment that was with me at that time.
content
Once he'd retired, he could potter about the garden to his heart's content.
comfort
ease
Qigong exercises promote ease of mind and body.
pleasure
well-being
His work emphasized the emotional as well as the physical well-being of the patient.
happiness
enjoyment
She ate with great enjoyment.
peace of mind
gratification
satiety
repletion
contentedness
Opposites
discontent
,
misgivings
Additional synonyms
in the sense of atonement
Definition
something done to make amends for wrongdoing
True guilt is marked by a willingness to make atonement.
Synonyms
amends,
payment,
compensation,
satisfaction,
redress,
reparation,
restitution,
penance,
recompense,
expiation (formal),
propitiation
in the sense of complacency
Definition
extreme self-satisfaction
She warned that there was no room for complacency on inflation.
Synonyms
smugness,
satisfaction,
gratification,
contentment,
self-congratulation,
self-satisfaction
in the sense of content
Definition
peace of mind
Once he'd retired, he could potter about the garden to his heart's content.
Synonyms
satisfaction,
peace,
ease,
pleasure,
comfort,
peace of mind,
gratification,
contentment
Synonyms of 'satisfaction'
satisfaction
Explore 'satisfaction' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ease
Definition
freedom from discomfort or worry
Qigong exercises promote ease of mind and body.
Synonyms
peace of mind,
peace,
content,
quiet,
comfort,
happiness,
enjoyment,
serenity,
tranquillity,
contentment,
calmness,
quietude
in the sense of enjoyment
She ate with great enjoyment.
Synonyms
pleasure,
liking,
fun,
delight,
entertainment,
joy,
satisfaction,
happiness,
relish,
recreation,
amusement,
indulgence,
diversion,
zest,
gratification,
gusto,
gladness,
delectation (formal),
beer and skittles (informal)
in the sense of glee
Definition
great merriment or joy, esp. caused by the misfortune of another person
His victory was greeted with glee.
Synonyms
delight,
joy,
triumph,
exuberance,
elation,
exhilaration,
mirth,
hilarity,
merriment,
exultation,
gladness,
joyfulness,
joyousness
in the sense of gratification
Eventually they recognized him, much to his gratification.
Synonyms
satisfaction,
delight,
pleasure,
joy,
thrill,
relish,
enjoyment,
glee,
kick or kicks (informal)
in the sense of happiness
I think she was looking for happiness.
Synonyms
pleasure,
delight,
joy,
cheer,
satisfaction,
prosperity,
ecstasy,
enjoyment,
bliss,
felicity,
exuberance,
contentment,
wellbeing,
high spirits,
elation,
gaiety (old-fashioned),
jubilation,
merriment,
cheerfulness,
gladness,
beatitude,
cheeriness,
blessedness,
light-heartedness
in the sense of joy
Definition
deep happiness and contentment
Salter shouted with joy.
Synonyms
delight,
pleasure,
triumph,
satisfaction,
happiness,
ecstasy,
enjoyment,
bliss,
transport,
euphoria,
festivity,
felicity,
glee,
exuberance,
rapture,
elation,
exhilaration,
radiance,
gaiety (old-fashioned),
jubilation,
hilarity,
exaltation,
ebullience (old-fashioned),
exultation,
gladness,
joyfulness,
ravishment
in the sense of justice
Synonyms
amends,
penalty,
compensation,
correction,
redress,
reparation,
recompense
in the sense of pleasure
Definition
a feeling of happiness and contentment
We exclaimed with pleasure when we saw them.
Synonyms
happiness,
delight,
satisfaction,
enjoyment,
bliss,
gratification,
contentment,
gladness,
delectation (formal)
in the sense of pride
Definition
satisfaction in one's own or another's success or achievements
the sense of pride in a job well done
Synonyms
satisfaction,
achievement,
fulfilment,
delight,
content,
pleasure,
joy,
gratification
in the sense of recompense
Definition
compensation for loss or injury
He demands no financial recompense for his troubles.
Synonyms
compensation,
pay,
payment,
satisfaction,
amends,
repayment,
remuneration,
reparation,
indemnity,
restitution,
damages,
emolument,
indemnification,
requital
Additional synonyms
in the sense of redress
Definition
compensation or reparation
a legal battle to seek some redress from the government
Synonyms
amends,
payment,
compensation,
reparation,
restitution,
atonement,
recompense,
requital,
quittance
in the sense of reimbursement
It can take up to six months before reimbursements are made.
Synonyms
repayment,
compensation,
refund,
recompense,
indemnification
in the sense of remuneration
I shall expect some remuneration for my trouble.
Synonyms
payment,
income,
earnings,
salary,
pay,
return,
profit,
fee,
wages,
reward,
compensation,
repayment,
reparation,
indemnity,
retainer,
reimbursement,
recompense,
stipend,
emolument,
meed (archaic)
in the sense of reparation
Definition
the act of making up for loss or injury
a demand amongst victims for some sort of reparation
Synonyms
compensation,
damages,
repair,
satisfaction,
amends,
renewal,
redress,
indemnity,
restitution,
atonement,
recompense,
propitiation,
requital
in the sense of restitution
Definition
compensation for loss or injury
The victims are demanding full restitution.
Synonyms
compensation,
satisfaction,
amends,
refund,
repayment,
redress,
remuneration,
reparation,
indemnity,
reimbursement,
recompense,
indemnification,
requital
in the sense of triumph
Definition
the feeling of great happiness resulting from a victory or major achievement
Her sense of triumph was short-lived.
Synonyms
joy,
pride,
happiness,
rejoicing,
elation,
jubilation,
exultation
in the sense of well-being
Definition
the state of being contented and healthy
His work emphasized the emotional as well as the physical well-being of the patient.