Definition of satisfaction Satisfaction

/sæˌtʌsfæˈkʃʌn/ - [satusfakshun] - sat•is•fac•tion

We found 15 definitions of satisfaction from 5 different sources.

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Noun

Plural: satisfactions

satisfaction - the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction"
  dissatisfaction the feeling of being displeased and discontent; "he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received"
  contentment happiness with one's situation in life
  pride unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
  complacence, complacency, self-complacency, self-satisfaction the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"
  fulfillment, fulfilment the act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc)
satisfaction - act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; "the satisfaction of their demand for better services"
  change the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"
satisfaction - (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation; "the full and final satisfaction of the claim"
  payment the act of paying money
satisfaction - state of being gratified or satisfied; "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time"
  gratification
  emotional state, spirit the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose"
  quality of life your personal satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the cultural or intellectual conditions under which you live (as distinct from material comfort); "the new art museum is expected to improve the quality of life"
satisfaction - compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"
  atonement, expiation
  damages, amends, indemnification, redress, indemnity, restitution a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • satisfaction (n.)
    The act of satisfying, or the state of being satisfied; gratification of desire; contentment in possession and enjoyment; repose of mind resulting from compliance with its desires or demands.
  • satisfaction (n.)
    Settlement of a claim, due, or demand; payment; indemnification; adequate compensation.
  • satisfaction (n.)
    That which satisfies or gratifies; atonement.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • satisfaction
    The state of being contented.

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