Usually means: Peaceful state free from distress.
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  1. ataraxia: Merriam-Webster
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  3. ataraxia: Collins English Dictionary
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  5. Ataraxia, ataraxia: Wordnik
  6. ataraxia: Wiktionary
  7. ataraxia: Webster's New World College Dictionary, 4th Ed.
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  10. Ataraxia (band), Ataraxia (disambiguation), Ataraxia: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
  11. Ataraxia: Online Plain Text English Dictionary
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  15. ataraxia: The Phrontistery - A Dictionary of Obscure Words
  16. ataraxia: Mnemonic Dictionary
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  18. ataraxia: Merriam-Webster

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  1. ataraxia: Dictionary of Philosophical Terms and Names

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  1. ataraxia: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary
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  4. ataraxia: Medical dictionary

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  1. FOLDOP - Free On Line Dictionary Of Philosophy (No longer online)

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  1. ataraxia: Urban Dictionary

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▸ noun:  (literary, Greek philosophy) Tranquility of mind; absence of mental disturbance.

Similar:
ataraxis, ataraxy, apatheia, aponia, peace of mind, rest, imperturbation, axenicity, quietness, peace and quiet, more...

Opposite:
anxiety, anxiety disorder, anxiety neurosis

Types:
tranquility, serenity, calmness, peace, equanimity, composure, poise, detachment, more...

Adjectives:
stoic, greek, epicurean, delightful, voluptuous, famous, stoical, statuesque, such

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Similar:
ataraxis, ataraxy, apatheia, aponia, peace of mind, rest, imperturbation, axenicity, quietness, peace and quiet, more...

Opposite:
anxiety, anxiety disorder, anxiety neurosis

Types:
tranquility, serenity, calmness, peace, equanimity, composure, poise, detachment, more...

Adjectives:
stoic, greek, epicurean, delightful, voluptuous, famous, stoical, statuesque, such

Colors:
    sky blue,     lavender,     mint green,     soft pink,     pale yellow, more...



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