ataraxia

noun
UK: /ˌætəˈræksiə/
US: /ˌætəˈræksiə/

  1. A state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety.

    1. He sought ataraxia through simple living. [ ] [ ]
    2. The philosopher believed ataraxia was the key to a happy and fulfilling life, free from constant worry. [ ] [ ]

  2. Calmness and tranquility, especially in stressful situations.

    1. Her ataraxia helped in a crisis. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the chaos around him, he maintained a remarkable ataraxia, a true sign of inner peace. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tranquility composure equanimity peace serenity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ataraxia" in English means: A state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety., Calmness and tranquility, especially in stressful situations..

The phonetic transcription of "ataraxia" is /ˌætəˈræksiə/ in British English and /ˌætəˈræksiə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ataraxia": tranquility, composure, equanimity, peace, serenity.

Example usage of "ataraxia": "He sought ataraxia through simple living.". More examples on the page.