Synonyms of satisfaction

satisfaction

noun

ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-shən 

1

as in contentment

the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met

readers will close the covers of this mystery novel with complete satisfaction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contentment
• enjoyment
• pleasure
• happiness
• content
• delight
• joy
• gratification
• relish
• contentedness
• gladness
• joyfulness
• delectation
• glee
• amusement
• bliss
• entertainment
• elation
• ecstasy
• exultation
• cheerfulness
• comfort
• euphoria
• exhilaration
• exuberance
• rapture
• jubilation
• intoxication
• felicity
• pleasance
• gleefulness
• afterglow
• diversion
• jollity
• ease
• elatedness
• restfulness
• heaven
• cheer
• joie de vivre
• gaiety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissatisfaction
• discontent
• unhappiness
• displeasure
• misery
• sadness
• unhappiness
• sorrow
• anguish
• depression
• wretchedness
• irritation
• woe
• anger
• melancholy
• discontentment
• discontentedness
• dejection
• gloom
• desolation
• annoyance
• distress
• exasperation
• aggravation
• despondency
• fury
• vexation
• rage
• disturbance
• agitation
• joylessness
• discomfort
• upset
• uneasiness
• restlessness
• dispiritedness
• pique

2

as in compensation

payment to another for a loss or injury

he's demanding satisfaction from his neighbor for running over his prize tulips

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compensation
• damages
• reparation
• redress
• indemnity
• recompense
• restitution
• indemnification
• punishment
• reprisal(s)
• remuneration
• recoupment
• requital
• reimbursement
• quittance
• punitive damages
• repayment
• refund
• retaliation
• adjustment
• expiation
• atonement
• settlement
• amends
• solatium

3

as in assurance

a state of mind in which one is free from doubt

he proved to my satisfaction that he could not have done it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assurance
• certainty
• confidence
• conviction
• positiveness
• certitude
• assuredness
• surety
• sureness
• doubtlessness
• face
• cocksureness
• determination
• resolution
• authoritarianism
• dogmatism
• firmness
• resolve
• decisiveness
• purposefulness
• resoluteness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doubt
• uncertainty
• hesitation
• concern
• hesitancy
• anxiety
• disbelief
• indecisiveness
• irresolution
• incredulity
• incertitude
• nonconfidence
• unbelief
• suspicion
• distrust
• misgiving
• mistrust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of satisfaction

One study found that participants who drank tea heated to 149 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius) experienced more positive emotional responses, including happiness and satisfaction. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 2 Sep. 2026

But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc. — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

University of Pittsburgh researchers studied RTO mandates at big public companies and found no gain in financial performance — just a drop in employee satisfaction. — Lori Janke, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Menin responded in a statement expressing satisfaction over the outcome of the Met’s dilemma. — Amber Garrett, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026