satisfied
gb/sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/ us/sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/
A2
Inglese
~ 4700
Accezioni
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adjective
A2
state
1
Pleased because needs are met
Feeling happy because you got what you wanted or needed.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is satisfied with [something]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
dissatisfied (Direct opposite; unhappy because expectations or needs were not met.)
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discontent (A general feeling of unhappiness with a situation.)
Collocazioni
fully satisfied
|feel satisfied
|satisfied with the results
|satisfied customers
|completely satisfied
Temi
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She felt satisfied after completing the project on time.
- I’m very satisfied with the quality of this service.
- He seemed satisfied with the explanation he was given.
- The teacher was satisfied with the students’ progress.
- We were satisfied after a delicious meal.
Esempi per chi studia
- I am satisfied with my job.
- She is satisfied with her exam score.
- They are satisfied with the new house.
- He is satisfied after dinner.
- We are satisfied with the answer.
adjective
B1
state
2
Convinced something is true or sufficient
Sure that something is true or good enough after checking it.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is satisfied that [clause]
Sinonimi
convinced ('Convinced' often emphasizes strong belief rather than adequacy.)
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assured ('Assured' can imply reassurance by others, not just self-judgment.)
Contrari
unconvinced (Not persuaded by reasons or evidence.)
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skeptical (Doubtful and questioning about truth or adequacy.)
Collocazioni
satisfied that justice was done
|satisfied beyond doubt
|satisfied with the evidence
Temi
emotions
|judgment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The police were satisfied that the suspect had told the truth.
- I’m satisfied that we have enough evidence to proceed.
- She was satisfied that her team had done their best.
Esempi per chi studia
- I am satisfied that the answer is correct.
- He is satisfied that she is honest.
- We are satisfied that we can finish on time.
Grammatica
Forma base
satisfied
IPA
GB/sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/
US/sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/
Sillabe e accento
sat - is - fied (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (sat)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: satisfied
- Comparative: satisfieder
- Superlative: satisfiedest
Famiglia di parole
Forms
satisfieder
adjective
satisfiedest
adjective
Core family
Related words
satisfactorily
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
Espressioni
(not) entirely satisfied
1/nˈɑt ɪntˈaɪɚli sˈætɪsfˌaɪd/
fixed phrase
(Not) completely pleased or content
(Not) completely happy with something.
Esempi
- (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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- I’m not satisfied with my test score.
- She’s satisfied with her new apartment.