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ataraxy

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CIDE DICTIONARY

ataraxyn. [NL. ataraxia, Gr. 'ataraxi`a; 'a priv. + tarakto`s disturbed, tara`ssein to disturb.].
     Perfect peace of mind, or calmness.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

ataraxy, n. (also ataraxia) calmness or tranquillity; imperturbability.

Etymology
F ataraxie f. Gk ataraxia impassiveness

THESAURUS

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

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