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Prepositions before nouns

Satisfaction with of and with

With satisfaction expresses emotion. Of satisfaction appears in formal noun phrases.

Quick answer

Which phrase is more common?

Use with satisfaction to describe a feeling. Use of satisfaction after another noun, such as a sense of satisfaction.

She smiled with satisfaction
a feeling of satisfaction

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
with satisfaction

Showing a feeling

Use with satisfaction after actions or reactions.

He watched with satisfaction as sales increased
2
of satisfaction

Naming the feeling

Use of satisfaction after nouns like sense or feeling.

a deep sense of satisfaction

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
with satisfaction
They nodded with satisfaction.
showing satisfaction
of satisfaction
a feeling of satisfaction
the emotion itself
satisfaction with
customer satisfaction with service
approval of something

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of satisfaction without a head noun

Of satisfaction usually follows another noun.

✓ a moment of satisfaction

Confusing with satisfaction and satisfaction with

The first describes emotion; the second introduces the object causing it.

✕ with satisfaction the service ✓ satisfaction with the service

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She looked at the results ___ satisfaction.
2. He felt a sense ___ satisfaction.
3. Customer satisfaction ___ delivery improved.

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Frequently asked questions

Is with satisfaction natural?

Yes. It describes an action done while feeling satisfied.

When do we use of satisfaction?

After nouns such as feeling, sense, or moment.

What is satisfaction with?

It means approval of a particular thing or experience.

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