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Ataraxia: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Ataraxia noun. A state of untroubled calm and freedom from anxiety, prized by ancient Greek philosophers.
How to say it
at-uh-RAK-see-uh/ˌatəˈraksɪə/
5 syllables, stressed on the third (RAK).
Ataraxia in a sentence
After a week without email, he reached something close to ataraxia.
Epicurus taught that ataraxia comes from simple living, good friends and an end to fear of death.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- serenity
- tranquillity
- equanimity
- calm
Opposite:
- anxiety
- agitation
Where ataraxia comes from
From Greek ataraxia, freedom from disturbance, from a-, not, and tarassein, to trouble.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Epicurus taught that _____ comes from simple living, good friends and an end to fear of death.
- providence
- ataraxia
- ethics
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ataraxia: Epicurus taught that ataraxia comes from simple living, good friends and an end to fear of death.