Common Mistakes : satisfactory

satisfactory – Adjective

BAD: For many people, a part-time job can be very satisfactory

GOOD: For many people, a part-time job can be very satisfying

satisfactory = good enough to be acceptable: ‘Students are asked to leave the college if their work is not satisfactory

satisfying = giving pleasure or contentment: ‘There’s something very satisfying about baking your own bread