Ataraxy

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Ataraxia \At`a*rax"i*a\, Ataraxy \At"a*rax`y\, n. [NL. ataraxia,
     Gr. 'ataraxi`a; 'a priv. + tarakto`s disturbed, tara`ssein to
     disturb.]
     Perfect peace of mind, or calmness.
     [1913 Webster]



From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:

  117 Moby Thesaurus words for "ataraxy":
     accidia, acedia, aloofness, apathy, ataraxia, benumbedness, blah,
     blahs, bovinity, calmness, carelessness, casualness, comatoseness,
     composure, contemplation, coolness, detachment, disinterest,
     dispassion, dispassionateness, disregard, disregardfulness,
     dullness, easy temper, easygoingness, even temper, good temper,
     heartlessness, hebetude, heedlessness, hopelessness, impassiveness,
     impassivity, imperturbability, imperturbableness, inappetence,
     inattention, incuriosity, indifference, indiscrimination,
     inexcitability, inexcitableness, inirritability, insouciance,
     lack of affect, lack of appetite, lackadaisicalness, languidness,
     lethargicalness, lethargy, listlessness, lucid stillness,
     marmoreal repose, mindlessness, negligence, nirvana, nonchalance,
     numbness, passiveness, passivity, patience, peace, peacefulness,
     phlegm, phlegmaticalness, phlegmaticness, placidity, placidness,
     plucklessness, pococurantism, quiescence, quiescency, quiet,
     quietism, quietness, quietude, recklessness, regardlessness,
     repose, resignation, resignedness, rest, restfulness, sangfroid,
     satori, serenity, silence, silken repose, sleep, sloth,
     sluggishness, slumber, smooth temper, sopor, soporifousness,
     spiritlessness, spunklessness, steadiness, stillness, stoicism,
     stolidity, stupefaction, stupor, supineness, torpidity, torpidness,
     torpor, tranquillity, unanxiousness, unconcern, unirritableness,
     unmindfulness, unnervousness, unpassionateness, unsolicitousness,
     wise passiveness, withdrawnness