Ataraxia

Pronunciation

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀταραξία (ataraxia), ἀ- (a-, "negative prefix") + ταράσσω (tarassō, "trouble, disturb").

Full definition of ataraxia

Noun

1. (literary, Greek philosophy) A pleasure that comes when the mind is at rest.

Synonyms

• complacency
• peace of mind