SATISFACTORY Synonyms: 173 Similar and Opposite Words

satisfactory

adjective

ˌsa-təs-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē

Definition of satisfactory

as in fine

being to one's liking we found the meal most satisfactory

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as in adequate

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the teen's first attempt at cooking dinner was actually quite satisfactory

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Recent Examples of satisfactory While the result is not fully satisfactory, Khun Tharo, program manager at CENTRAL, said the organization respects the workers’ decision. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 This matters because ringing up more sales outside the morning coffee rush can help keep Starbucks’ comps growing at satisfactory clips as year-over-year comparisons get tougher. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 July 2026 Police responses can also lead to trauma for that person or a less satisfactory outcome than another community service response would produce, Duckett said. — Scott Maucione, NPR, 27 July 2026 Of the wounded, one was a 2-year-old boy who was hospitalized but was in satisfactory condition on Monday. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfactory

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Adjective

The five-time Pro Bowler had one of his finest statistical seasons last year, allowing only 15 pressures on 491 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
It’s made of premium—think fine-gauge fibers that don’t itch—merino wool, a naturally thermoregulating material.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of fine

Adjective

New regulations required flameproof tents, safety training, and adequate available fire extinguishers.

— Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Since students won’t come to campus in adequate numbers, sell the physical campus, dorms and recreational facilities.

— Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of adequate

Adjective

Being financially okay is about more than the size of an account balance.

— Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Those local leaders who came in as Democrats five, six, seven years ago wanted to make shoplifting okay, kept the schools closed too long, they got repudiated by voters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of OK

Adjective

The perfect size for a daypack, this backpack is large enough to fit a decent amount, such as a book, large headphones, a sweater, snacks and a water bottle, alongside your basic essentials like your wallet, phone and keys.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
No such problems with following the play existed at Tranmere, where, even in the 1980s, their long-term home afforded a decent view from behind both goals.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of decent

Adjective

For the mostly Hispanic agriculture and food processing workers, the data center boom hasn’t been all good.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Villa’s recent warm-up defeat to Bayern Munich, though a 2-1 loss, will have offered a useful gauge of what facing elite opposition demands and should stand them in good stead for the level of intensity this game in Salzburg will require.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of good

Adjective

While not risk-free, researchers consider dronabinol an acceptable treatment option for nightmares in people with PTSD.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Instead, there’s a range of percentages—called the acceptable macronutrient distribution range—recommended for each individual macronutrient.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of acceptable

Adjective

Large language models are trained to be helpful and agreeable.

— Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
While 2022’s Trouble the Water embraced the jagged edges of Show Me the Body’s sludgy punk-metal sound, Alone Together is a sleek and streamlined album that includes their most agreeable songs yet.

— Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

Definition of agreeable

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