satisfaction
US /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
・UK /ˌsætɪs'fækʃn/
B1
noun
- (archaic) Satisfaction; pleasure; goodwill.
- The feeling of pleasure or contentment when one's wishes, expectations, or needs are met.
- The discharge of an obligation, debt, or claim.
- Happy feeling because of something that you did
- Providing enough to make someone happy
other
- Something that provides pleasure or contentment.
other
- The feeling of pleasure or contentment when your desires or needs have been met.
- The act of fulfilling a legal obligation or claim.
- The act of compensating for a wrong or injury; revenge.
Examples
He derived great satisfaction from knowing that his son was happy. Although we didn't win, we were able to take some satisfaction from our performance.
Although the team lost, their performance gave cause for satisfaction.