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

Rice, the most physical of the Chiefs’ receivers at 204 pounds, has taken a measure of satisfaction in this part of the game. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

According to recent survey data from polling firm Forsa, merely 11% of the German public currently expresses satisfaction with his performance in office. — CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Palate-cleansing, complex, but also leaving an urge for a more primal satisfaction. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

All three express satisfaction with the deal, but Trump does not respond to questions about whether his quest to acquire the territory is off the table. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026