Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
KK: /sætɪsˈfækʃən/
Definition
The feeling of pleasure or contentment that comes from having your needs or desires met.
Example
She felt a deep sense of satisfaction after completing the project successfully.
Conversation

Did you feel any satisfaction after finishing that project?

Definitely! It was so rewarding to see it all come together.

I love that feeling of satisfaction when you achieve something hard.

Me too! It's like all the effort was worth it in the end.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
contentment
gratification
pleasure
Antonyms
dissatisfaction
discontent
unhappiness
Root Explanation
Satisfaction → It is formed from "satis" (meaning enough) and "facere" (meaning to make or do). The word "satisfaction" means the state of being made content or having enough to fulfill a desire or need.
Memory Tip
Think of having 'enough' ('satis') to 'make' you happy ('facere') — that's what satisfaction means.
Visually Confused Words
unsatisfaction
resatisfaction
insatisfaction
presatisfaction
nonsatisfaction
dissatisfaction
antifaction
undersatisfaction