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

Real Madrid's friendly against Fiorentina ended in a 2-2 draw, with coach Jose Mourinho expressing satisfaction despite the result. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

There’s also an employee-satisfaction element to Ikea’s program. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026

During that reinspection, officials confirmed that the Yard had addressed the temperature and refrigeration problems to the department’s satisfaction. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 July 2026

The connection between work and well-being is often discussed in terms of productivity, burnout, or job satisfaction. — Lilly Springer, Time, 29 July 2026