Your answer is far from satisfactory.
Source: tatoeba (16953)
Satisfactory
/sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/
Synonyms for "satisfactory" (144 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
Adjective(5 words)
absoluteacceptableadequateadmissibleadvantageousagreeableall rightalrightampleassuringauthoritativebarely sufficientbetter than nothingcogentcomfortable
Adjective(7 words)
acceptableadequateall rightaverageclose enoughclose enough for government workclose enough for horseshoes and hand grenades
Noun(2 words)
adequate useallgood
Strong matches (43)
commensuratecommoncompetentconclusiveconvictionalconvincingcorrespondingcrediblecreditabledecentdecisivedeterminativedueenoughequal tofairfairishfitgoodgood enough
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Adjective(5 words)
Related words (72)
minimummoderateniceniftynot amissnot badnot half badnot so badokokaypassablepersuasivepleasingplentyplenty good enoughpresentablepretty goodproperproportionableproportionate
Adjective(19 words)
mustn't grumblenonbadnot badnot half badokokayokayishpassablepretty goodreasonablerespectablesnugsufficientsuitabletickety-bootolerableup to parup to scratchup to snuff
Adjective(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acceptable, absolute, acceptable, acceptable, acceptable ssn.
- Sentence evidence is available for satisfactory, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "satisfactory".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "satisfactory"
Keep "satisfactory" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "satisfactory" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "satisfactory", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "satisfactory" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriescompliance statusevaluation criterionquality attributeregulatory standing
More specific
4 entriesCollocations
5 entriessatisfactory completionsatisfactory levelsatisfactory performancesatisfactory resultssatisfactory test results
Inflections
2 entriesmore satisfactorymost satisfactory
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
24 entriesShowing 16 of 24 words.
Sample sentences
16 total sentences available.
The results of the term examination were anything but satisfactory.
Source: tatoeba (20503)
Our house is quite satisfactory except that it is rather a long way to the bus stop.
Source: tatoeba (35230)
Whomever you may ask, you can't get a satisfactory answer.
Source: tatoeba (40708)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "satisfactory"?
Closest matches include acceptable, absolute, acceptable, acceptable, acceptable ssn.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "satisfactory"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.