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ataraxia

ataraxia

1 9.9
A calm, peaceful mind without strong emotions
  • noun
  • /ˌætəˈræksiə/
  • Formal
translation icon : ataraxia
  • The the Epicureans in Greek expressed this as ataraxia, not being troubled.

The the Epicureans in Greek expressed this as ataraxia, not being troubled.

Examples

  • In times of stress, practicing mindfulness can lead to a sense of ataraxia and clarity in one’s thoughts.

  • Ask your doctor if ataraxia is right for you.

  • The ataraxia, tranquility, stillness of self that is brought about by skeptical discipline and perfected as that discipline produces an ever greater ability of the self to control itself results, one is tempted to say paradoxically, from quite intense, even violent activities of the self.

    Academic text (2000)

  • After years of meditation, she finally found a state of ataraxia that allowed her to navigate life's challenges with ease.

  • The ancient philosophers believed that achieving ataraxia was essential for a fulfilling and peaceful life.

Synonyms

ataraxis
vsataraxia
9.9

A calm state of mind with no stress or worry

has identical meaning but is an alternate form or spelling
apatheia
vsataraxia
  • Formal
9.9

A calm state without strong feelings, seen as an ideal in Stoic thought

emphasizes peaceful calmness rather than active absence of passion

Antonyms

anxiety
423 3.5

A worried, nervous feeling that makes you unable to relax

turmoil
138 4.8

A time of great confusion and disorder

How Calm

ataraxia
  • Formal
1 9.9
composure
38 5.1
calm
735 1.0
unease
19 4.4

Surface Forms

ataraxia singular
ataraxias plural

Etymology

The word ataraxia comes from the Greek parts a- meaning 'not' and taraxia meaning 'disturbance' or 'upset'. It pictures a mind that is 'not disturbed', which is why ataraxia means calm, peaceful state of mind valued by ancient philosophers.