Synonyms for

Satisfactory

Verb / ˌsætʌˈsfæktri: / / ˌsætɪˈsfæktɜ:i: / Another word for satisfactory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

meeting expectations or requirements

Synonyms & similar words

unsatisfactory acceptable acceptable adequate sufficient suitable appropriate passable tolerable reasonable satisfying fulfilling pleasing gratifying enjoyable agreeable complying

Synonyms by register

Formal

acceptable adequate competent sufficient

Informal

okay alright fine good enough

Literary

pleasing contenting

Antonyms

unsatisfactory inadequate poor deficient unacceptable disappointing substandard

Common collocations

  • satisfactory result
  • satisfactory explanation
  • satisfactory progress
  • satisfactory level
  • satisfactory performance
  • satisfactory standard
  • satisfactory conclusion

Word family

noun satisfaction
verb satisfy
adjective satisfactory
adverb satisfactorily

Usage note

While 'satisfactory' implies meeting a minimum standard, it often suggests that something is merely adequate rather than excellent. It is generally used in neutral or slightly formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher gave a satisfactory explanation of the math problem.
  2. The customer was satisfied with the satisfactory service.
  3. The quality of the product was satisfactory.
  4. The performance was satisfactory, but could be improved.
  5. The team's effort was satisfactory, but they still lost the game.

Quotes

  • 'Good enough' seldom is. Success is always in the details. - John Wooden
  • 'Satisfactory' is a term used to denote the end of a contest which has proved disappointing. - Arthur Conan Doyle
  • I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: Try to please everybody. - Herbert Swope

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