ataraxia
Say it: at-uh-RAK-see-uh /ˌætəˈræksiə/ · noun
What “ataraxia” means
A calm mind, free from worry.
More precisely: A calm, untroubled state of mind, free from anxiety.
Example: “Ten days off-grid gave me a kind of ataraxia I hadn't felt in years.”
When to use it
In philosophy or thoughtful writing, for a settled mental calm untouched by anxiety.
Similar words
serenity, tranquillity, calm
Where it comes from
Greek ataraxia, 'impassiveness', an ideal of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers.
Quick check
Plans change and problems arise, yet your mind stays peaceful and free from worry. What state are you experiencing?
apathy or ataraxia?
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ataraxia
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