Antonyms for ataraxia

Grammar : Noun

Spell : at-uh-rak-see-uh

Phonetic Transcription : ˌæt əˈræk si ə

Definition of ataraxia

Origin : also Englished as ataraxy, "calmness, impassivity," c.1600, from Modern Latin, from Greek ataraxia "impassiveness," from a-, privative prefix, + tarassein (Attic tarattein) "to disturb, confuse," from PIE root *dher- "to make muddy, darken."

As in tranquility : noun peace, quiet
As in naturalness : noun ease
As in unceremoniousness : noun ease
As in unrestraint : noun ease
As in ease : noun peace, quiet; lack of difficulty
As in equanimity : noun levelheadedness

Example sentences :

When the sage realizes this, he will cease to prefer one course of action to another, and the result will be apathy, "ataraxia."
Extract from : « A Critical History of Greek Philosophy » by W. T. Stace

Ataraxia came to the Sceptic as success in painting the foam on a horse's mouth came to Apelles the painter.
Extract from : « Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism » by Mary Mills Patrick

The aim of Pyrrhonism was ataraxia in those things which pertain to opinion, and moderation in the things which life imposes.
Extract from : « Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism » by Mary Mills Patrick

The method, however, by which ataraxia or peace of mind could be reached, was peculiar to the Sceptic.
Extract from : « Sextus Empiricus and Greek Scepticism » by Mary Mills Patrick

Synonyms for ataraxia

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