Synonyms of satisfactory

satisfactory

adjective

ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē 

1

as in fine

being to one's liking

we found the meal most satisfactory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fine
• OK
• alright
• good
• acceptable
• agreeable
• palatable
• pleasing
• nice
• all right
• adequate
• pleasant
• delicious
• delightful
• copacetic
• hunky-dory
• welcome
• gratifying
• felicitous
• ducky
• tolerable
• jake
• dreamy
• delectable
• decent
• passable
• scrumptious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsatisfactory
• disagreeable
• poor
• bad
• unacceptable
• inferior
• deficient
• substandard
• wanting
• lousy
• wretched
• mediocre
• second-class
• middling
• punk
• second-rate

2

as in adequate

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards

the teen's first attempt at cooking dinner was actually quite satisfactory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adequate
• decent
• fine
• good
• acceptable
• OK
• respectable
• tolerable
• serviceable
• useful
• passable
• suitable
• all right
• fairish
• agreeable
• worthy
• minimal
• satisfying
• bearable
• up to snuff
• appropriate
• average
• mediocre
• standard
• fair
• indifferent
• proper
• endurable
• fitting
• middling
• ordinary
• correct
• common
• meet
• due
• sufferable
• right
• gratifying
• so-so
• second-rate
• unexceptional
• run-of-the-mine
• run-of-the-mill
• seemly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsatisfactory
• inadequate
• insufficient
• lacking
• unacceptable
• deficient
• wanting
• useless
• wrong
• improper
• objectionable
• disagreeable
• unsuitable
• incomplete
• unworthy
• defective
• unfit
• imperfect
• bad
• faulty
• indecent
• disreputable
• cheap
• short
• insufficient
• pitiful
• shoddy
• lamentable
• poor
• meager
• scanty
• mean
• shabby
• spare
• intolerable
• skimpy
• unbearable
• optimal
• special
• maximum
• optimum
• miserly
• stingy
• dissatisfying
• great
• superior
• unendurable
• exceptional
• miserable
• insufferable
• extreme
• supreme
• first-class
• atrocious
• splendid
• wretched
• exquisite
• unparalleled
• superb
• wonderful
• vile
• divine
• prime
• fancy
• execrable
• terrific
• high-grade
• matchless
• unmatched
• premium
• neat
• peerless
• stellar
• top
• marvelous
• superlative
• noble
• sensational
• first-rate
• grand
• classic
• heavenly
• unsurpassed
• keen
• par excellence
• dandy
• sterling
• fabulous
• preeminent
• banner
• swell
• capital
• nifty
• A1
• supernal
• boss
• maximized
• top-notch
• tip-top
• bang-up
• groovy
• crackerjack
• jim-dandy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of satisfactory

While the result is not fully satisfactory, Khun Tharo, program manager at CENTRAL, said the organization respects the workers’ decision. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

This matters because ringing up more sales outside the morning coffee rush can help keep Starbucks’ comps growing at satisfactory clips as year-over-year comparisons get tougher. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Police responses can also lead to trauma for that person or a less satisfactory outcome than another community service response would produce, Duckett said. — Scott Maucione, NPR, 27 July 2026

Of the wounded, one was a 2-year-old boy who was hospitalized but was in satisfactory condition on Monday. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026