ataraxia
Serene mental stillness
Ataraxia is a state of serene calmness, free from emotional disturbance or anxiety.
The term comes from ancient Greek philosophy, where Epicureans and Stoics held it as an ideal—tranquility achieved through detachment from worldly concerns.
In modern use, it appears in philosophical or psychological contexts: She pursued ataraxia through meditation and simple living.
Undisturbed peacefulness
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
placidity · repose · restfulness · peace · contentment · bliss · harmony · ease
Emotional self-control
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- steadinessState of being constant
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
levelheadedness · coolheadedness · unflappability · sangfroid · imperturbability · self-control · moderation · patience
Uncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- epicureanismPursuit of refined pleasures
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- asceticismSevere self-denial practice
quietism · zen · nirvana · satori · enlightenment · moksha · dispassion · contemplation
Absence of worry
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- insoucianceLighthearted lack of concern
- aloofnessEmotional unavailability, standoffishness
- disinterestAbsence of bias
apathy · dispassion · coolness · detachment · impassivity · phlegm · laissez-faire · nonattachment
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
quietude · placidity · repose · restfulness · peace · contentment · bliss · harmony · ease · relaxation
composure
Emotional self-control
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- steadinessState of being constant
self-possession · levelheadedness · coolheadedness · unflappability · sangfroid · imperturbability · self-control · moderation · patience · centeredness
stoicism
Uncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- epicureanismPursuit of refined pleasures
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
asceticism · quietism · zen · nirvana · satori · enlightenment · moksha · dispassion · contemplation · meditation
unconcern
Absence of worry
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- insoucianceLighthearted lack of concern
- aloofnessEmotional unavailability, standoffishness
disinterest · apathy · dispassion · coolness · detachment · impassivity · phlegm · laissez-faire · nonattachment
ataraxiaanxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
turmoil · agitation · perturbation · anguish · distress
ataraxiaturbulence
Chaotic flow patterns
reactivity · emotional vulnerability · susceptibility · passion · engagement