satisfaction

Pronunciation: /sætɪsˈfækʃən/

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
  2. noun state of being gratified or satisfied
  3. noun compensation for a wrong

Etymology

From Middle English satisfaccioun, from Old French satisfaccion and Latin satisfactiō, satisfactiōnis.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
contentment
Narrower (hyponyms)
gloat, pride, fulfillment, complacency
Opposite (antonyms)
dissatisfaction

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