Kielégültséget

Kielégültséget is a Hungarian noun referring to the state of satisfaction or fulfillment that follows when needs or desires are met. The form kielégültséget is the accusative singular of kielégültség, used when the concept is the direct object of a sentence. The related noun kielégültség denotes contentment or a sense of completion, and it stems from verbs such as kielégülni or kielégíteni, meaning to satisfy.

In everyday language, kielégültség can describe both immediate gratification after a task and a more lasting sense of well-being. In psychology, satisfaction is seen as a cognitive–emotional evaluation of how well one’s needs or goals have been met. Researchers often distinguish hedonic satisfaction (pleasure and positive affect) from eudaimonic fulfillment (meaning, purpose, and personal growth).

In economics and consumer research, satisfaction measures how well products or services meet expectations, influencing future choices and loyalty. In philosophy, kielégültség relates to discussions of well-being and the good life, including theories that tie happiness to preference satisfaction, virtue, or flourishing.

Cultural and individual differences shape how people experience and report kielégültséget, reflecting varying priorities among physical, emotional, social, and existential needs. Linguistically, kielégültséget is the grammatical form used when the concept is the object in a sentence, while the lemma Kielégültség refers to the general notion of satisfaction or fulfillment.