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ataraxis

ataraxis

9.9
A calm state of mind with no stress or worry
  • noun
  • /ˌætəˈræksɪs/
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  • The gentle sound of the waves brought her a rare moment of ataraxis.

Examples

  • After years of meditation, he finally achieved a sense of ataraxis that nothing could disturb.

  • Many seek ataraxis in the chaos of modern life.

  • Meditation brings a deep sense of ataraxis.

  • Finding ataraxis in nature can be very healing.

  • After years of hard work and stress, she finally achieved a state of ataraxis during her vacation at the beach.

  • Practicing mindfulness each day brought him a profound sense of ataraxis that replaced his previous anxiety.

  • In the tranquil garden, surrounded by nature, he found ataraxis that allowed his mind to rest completely.

Synonyms

peace
vsataraxis
1.0

A calm, quiet feeling in your mind without worry

focuses on serene stillness specifically rather than general calm
peace of mind
vsataraxis
64 3.0

A calm feeling with no worry

emphasizes a steady serene condition rather than a simple feeling
serenity
vsataraxis
48 4.4

A calm, peaceful feeling without worry

leans more toward absence of anxiety rather than general peace
repose
vsataraxis
  • Literature
15 6.0

A calm state of rest and freedom from worry

stresses a serene mental absence of anxiety rather than physical rest
calmness
vsataraxis
9 2.7

A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind

is more about a deeply serene, almost undisturbed inner state
peacefulness
vsataraxis
4 2.7

A calm, quiet feeling with no worry

is inwardly focused, stressing absence of mental stress or anxiety
ataraxia
vsataraxis
  • Formal
1 9.9

A calm, peaceful mind without strong emotions

is the same serene calm without the explicit philosophical framing
heartsease
vsataraxis
  • Archaic
9.9

A feeling of calm and no worry

casts this freedom as a more refined state of serene calm
apatheia
vsataraxis
  • Formal
9.9

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

focuses specifically on absence of anxiety and serene calmness

Antonyms

704 2.8

A feeling of pressure and worry because of difficult situations

423 3.5

A worried, nervous feeling that makes you unable to relax

How Calm

ataraxis
9.9
composure
38 5.1
calm
735 1.0
unease
19 4.4

Surface Forms

ataraxis singular
ataraxes plural

Etymology

Ataraxis comes from Greek parts a- meaning 'not' and taraxia meaning 'disturbance' or 'trouble'. So ataraxis means 'no disturbance' and describes a calm, peaceful state without anxiety.