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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of satisfaction
Take some satisfaction looking backwards.
—
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Order accuracy was slightly lower at 83% versus 87%, yet overall satisfaction was higher — 97% compared to 91%.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Oh, and there’s no prize, except the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Job satisfaction rates are substantially lower among 18- to 29-year-olds than among the rest of the working population.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfaction
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Order accuracy was slightly lower at 83% versus 87%, yet overall satisfaction was higher — 97% compared to 91%.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Oh, and there’s no prize, except the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Job satisfaction rates are substantially lower among 18- to 29-year-olds than among the rest of the working population.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfaction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfaction
Noun
-
Chasing status, wealth, or others’ approval with your money almost always undermines independence and contentment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
-
In an interview with Classic Bands, Dreja expressed contentment for his career overall.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Sean Dyche, the former Burnley and Everton manager, is currently out of work and so compensation would not be a concern.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
-
If the music industry doesn’t lead in this moment, AI-powered innovation will happen elsewhere, without rights, consent or compensation.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Wings will need to know details of the programs and get assurance that the government will repay the line of credit, according to the letter.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Also, there is no assurance of affordability once a developer is in the picture, and the city of Lakewood has no accounting of how many affordable units have been built, at least the number has not been made public when asked in council meetings.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
But Gronnemark is not alone in feeling that an approach geared around set plays, lengthy stoppages and restarts threatens to take a lot of the energy, excitement and enjoyment out of matches.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
-
Friendships are more about companionship, enjoyment and bonding.—
Athena Aktipis,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
To date, Jones has not paid any monetary damages to the Sandy Hook families.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Dixon is seeking $260 million in damages from Perry and his production company, Tyler Perry Studios.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
While these remain allegations and suspicions at this time the facts remain that the size, timing, and one-way directionality of the position indicate higher-than-normal certainty for such a large unhedged position.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Fears turned to near certainty.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
This means that in the haunted house, these thrill seekers experience more pleasure and less stress.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
-
Its pleasures are so vast and surprising.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Among its recommendations, the commission urged the Church to provide reparations to survivors, ranging from financial support and formal apologies to reforms in how abuse is handled.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
-
The bill was among several aimed at advancing the cause of reparations that Newsom vetoed on Monday.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Satisfaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfaction. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share