CONTENTEDNESS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

contentedness

noun

Definition of contentedness

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the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met the look of contentedness on the sleeping child's face

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Recent Examples of contentedness His lyrics detail a process of active healing, gesturing at a contentedness that beds in as your 20 begin to wane. — Liam Inscoe-Jones, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026 Vanity can include emptiness, conceit, and lacking contentedness. — Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2025

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Noun

The poetry of this movie, in short, is in Dafoe, who gives his finest performance in years—a long trek from bliss to despair to disillusionment, and finally to the odd contentment and consolation that disillusionment often brings.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
While there’s no direct translation in English, this cornerstone of Danish culture describes a feeling of coziness and contentment.

— Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026

Definition of contentment

Noun

Indeed, some might suggest that asset protection planning is the science or art of separating clients from their assets while still allowing those clients the beneficial use and enjoyment of those assets.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit requests damages of $10 million for past and future physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

— Madison Lambert, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoyment

Noun

Redefining success based on present values can reveal greater satisfaction and prevent unnecessary further career shifts, suggesting the issue often lies in the standard of evaluation, not the job itself.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
But between navigating selective palates, food allergies, social media-worthy lunchbox inspiration, food noise, and the inevitable comparisons with classmates, striking a balance between sustenance and satisfaction can quickly become overwhelming.

— Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfaction

Noun

This is mainly due to the menthol and menthone content in it.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
For those who have spent pre-season consuming Liverpool’s in-house media content, one of the recurring visible figures who has been leading the opening phases of training sessions and pre-match warm-ups is De la Torre.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

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