satisfied
gb/sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/ us/sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/
A2
English
~ 4700
elégedett, meggyőződött, biztos
A2
1
elégedett
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is satisfied with [something]
She felt satisfied after completing the project on time.
Elégedettnek érezte magát, miután időben befejezte a projektet.
I’m very satisfied with the quality of this service.
Nagyon elégedett vagyok ennek a szolgáltatásnak a minőségével.
He seemed satisfied with the explanation he was given.
The teacher was satisfied with the students’ progress.
We were satisfied after a delicious meal.
Learner examples
I am satisfied with my job.
Elégedett vagyok a munkámmal.
She is satisfied with her exam score.
Elégedett a vizsgaeredményével.
They are satisfied with the new house.
He is satisfied after dinner.
We are satisfied with the answer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'satisfied' with 'full' when talking about food. 'Full' means you have eaten enough; 'satisfied' can mean pleased in a broader way, not just about food.
Meaning
Pleased because needs are met
Collocations
fully satisfied
|feel satisfied
|satisfied with the results
|satisfied customers
|completely satisfied
Synonyms
content (Often suggests a calm, peaceful happiness, sometimes milder than 'satisfied'.)
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pleased (Focuses more on happiness than on needs being met.)
Antonyms
dissatisfied (Direct opposite; unhappy because expectations or needs were not met.)
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discontent (A general feeling of unhappiness with a situation.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Feeling happy because you got what you wanted or needed.
Feeling happy or content because what you wanted or needed has been achieved or provided.
B1
2
meggyőződött
B2
biztos
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is satisfied that [clause]
The police were satisfied that the suspect had told the truth.
A rendőrség meg volt győződve arról, hogy a gyanúsított igazat mondott.
I’m satisfied that we have enough evidence to proceed.
Meg vagyok győződve arról, hogy elegendő bizonyítékunk van a továbblépéshez.
She was satisfied that her team had done their best.
Learner examples
I am satisfied that the answer is correct.
Meg vagyok győződve arról, hogy a válasz helyes.
He is satisfied that she is honest.
Meg van győződve arról, hogy őszinte.
We are satisfied that we can finish on time.
Meaning
Convinced something is true or sufficient
Collocations
satisfied that justice was done
|satisfied beyond doubt
|satisfied with the evidence
Synonyms
convinced ('Convinced' often emphasizes strong belief rather than adequacy.)
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assured ('Assured' can imply reassurance by others, not just self-judgment.)
Antonyms
unconvinced (Not persuaded by reasons or evidence.)
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skeptical (Doubtful and questioning about truth or adequacy.)
Themes
emotions
|judgment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Sure that something is true or good enough after checking it.
Having no doubt about the truth, fairness, or acceptability of something after considering it.
Grammar
Dictionary form
satisfied
IPA
GB/sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/
US/sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/
Syllables & stress
sat - is - fied (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sat)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: satisfied
- Comparative: satisfieder
- Superlative: satisfiedest
Word family
Forms
satisfieder
adjective
satisfiedest
adjective
Core family
Related words
satisfactorily
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
(not) entirely satisfied
1/nˈɑt ɪntˈaɪɚli sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/
fixed phrase
(Not) completely pleased or content
(Not) completely happy with something.
Examples
- (I’m) not entirely satisfied with the outcome.
- (She’s) entirely satisfied after the meeting.
fully satisfied
1/fˈʊli sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/
fixed phrase
Completely pleased or content
Very happy because everything you wanted happened.
Examples
- The customer was fully satisfied with the service.
- He left the restaurant fully satisfied.
satisfied with
1/sˈætɪsfˌaɪd wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Pleased because expectations are met
Happy because something is as good as you wanted or needed.
Examples
- I’m not satisfied with my test score.
- She’s satisfied with her new apartment.