We're trying to translate a psychological test and in its 30-some questions, there are three that are a little bit confusing, mainly because they translate to the same set of words according to our dictionaries. Since the original language of the test is English, I think they must make sense and difference to the native speaker.
We also found a few useful clues in the question titled
Pleased and satisfied. What's the difference? and went on with a thesaurus, but we're still not confident enough.
So what's the actual difference here?
- I feel pleased
- I feel content
- I feel satisfied
All within the same test.
Best Answer
Pleased -- more of an emotional state, an inner feeling of satisfaction, often relates to something recently accomplished .. as in pleased with the outcome or result of some act.
Content -- happy with my status quo, with things as they are, I don't need more or to do more. My present state is just fine.
Satisfied -- could be emotional or physical. Either way, I have enough, happy with the results. Might relate to something I've done or what others have done.