Synonyms of satisfactory
35 similar words · 12 opposite words
Another word for satisfactory is OK. Other synonyms of satisfactory are adequate, acceptable, respectable, decent and tolerable. The opposite of satisfactory is unsatisfactory.
Synonyms and similar words for satisfactory
adjectiveMore synonyms
- acceptableBarely worthy, less than excellent; passable.
- adequateEqual to or fulfilling some requirement.
- all right
- average
- close enoughSynonym of good enough: acceptable, imperfect but adequate for the purpose.
- close enough for government work USAdequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.
- close enough for horseshoes and hand grenadesSynonym of close enough for government work.
- decentFair; acceptable; okay.
- fair
- fine informalBeing acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory; having one's well-being be no cause for concern.
- jake slangSynonym of OK: adequate, satisfactory, acceptable.
- good enoughAcceptable, adequate for the purpose (though imperfect).
- good enough for government work USSynonym of close enough for government work.
- hunky dory informalSatisfactory, fine.
- kosher
- mustn't grumble UKNot bad; implying that life is not bad and one should not complain about it.
- nonbadNot bad.
- not badReasonably good; almost good; mediocre.
- not half badPretty good, imperfect but more than OK.
- OKSatisfactory, reasonably good; not exceptional.
- okay
- okayishSomewhat okay; tolerable.
- passableTolerable; adequate; no more than satisfactory.
- pretty good
- tolerableModerate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.
- up to parAt the usual or expected level.
- up to scratchSufficient; adequate; of acceptable or satisfactory quality.
- up to snuff
- reasonableSatisfactory.
- respectableDecent; satisfactory.
- snugSatisfactory.
- sufficient
- suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
- tickety-boo British, informalCorrect, satisfactory.
- favoursome obsoleteCharacterised or marked by favour or favouritism; acceptable, satisfactory.
Opposite of satisfactory
adjectiveMore antonyms
- awesome
- excellent
- wonderful
- good
- mediocreNot excellent or outstanding, usually disappointingly so.
- bad
- disappointingCausing disappointment.
- inadequateNot adequate; lacking in quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
- insufficient
- poor
- unsatisfactoryInadequate, substandard or not satisfactory.
- unsufficientSynonym of insufficient.
Meaning of satisfactory
- adjective Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.
- adjective Causing satisfaction; agreeable or pleasant; satisfying.
- adjective Making atonement for a sin; expiatory.
satisfactory in other languages
Questions about synonyms of satisfactory
- What is another word for satisfactory?
- Satisfactory has 35 synonyms on Word.ws, such as OK, adequate, acceptable, respectable, decent, tolerable, snug and reasonable.
- What is the opposite of satisfactory?
- The opposite of satisfactory is unsatisfactory. Other antonyms of satisfactory are disappointing, inadequate, mediocre, good and bad.
- What does satisfactory mean?
- Satisfactory means done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.
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