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life satisfaction

[/laɪf sætɪsˈfækʃən/]
noun
satisfação com a vida
1. A subjective assessment of overall contentment and fulfillment with one's life circumstances, relationships, achievements, and personal well-being
Research shows that life satisfaction increases with strong social connections and purposeful work.
A pesquisa mostra que a satisfação com a vida aumenta com conexões sociais fortes e trabalho propositivo.
2. The degree to which an individual feels fulfilled and happy with the overall quality and direction of their life
Her life satisfaction improved significantly after she changed careers.
Sua satisfação com a vida melhorou significativamente após ela mudar de carreira.
Synonyms
well-beinglife contentmenthappinessfulfillmentquality of life
Antonyms
dissatisfactiondiscontentunhappinessmisery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
satisfação com a vida
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese media and academic contexts
São Paulo
satisfação com a vida
Common in professional and psychological discourse
Portugal
satisfação com a vida
Used in academic and survey contexts, equivalent to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

living the dream
finding one's purpose
living one's best life
estar bem consigo mesmo (Portuguese: to be at peace with oneself)
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