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Definitions

ataraxia

[at-uh-rak-see-uh] / ˌæt əˈræk si ə /

NOUN

ease

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness comfort content luxury relaxation satisfaction serenity

STRONG

affluence contentment easiness gratification happiness inactivity leisure prosperity quietness quietude repose rest restfulness security tranquility

WEAK

bed of roses idleness inertia inertness peace of mind requiescence supinity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitation discontent unhappiness

STRONG

action activity displeasure dissatisfaction disturbance employment misery upset woe work worry

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difficulty disquiet effort furor strife turmoil uneasiness unrest

NOUN

equanimity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aplomb calmness composure coolness serenity tranquillity

STRONG

assurance calm confidence cool detachment imperturbability patience peace phlegm placidity poise self-possession steadiness

WEAK

ataraxy equability presence of mind sangfroid

Antonyms

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agitation excitement

STRONG

distrust doubt fear frustration uncertainty

WEAK

alarm anxiety discomposure excitableness upset worry

NOUN

naturalness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

peace of mind serenity spontaneity

STRONG

affluence calm calmness casualness comfort content contentment easiness enjoyment gratification happiness idleness inactivity inertia inertness informality leisure luxury passivity poise prosperity quietness quietude relaxation repose rest restfulness satisfaction security tranquility unceremoniousness unrestraint

WEAK

bed of roses requiescence supinity

Antonyms

STRONG

action activity agitation discontent displeasure dissatisfaction disturbance employment labor misery need sadness sorrow turbulence unhappiness upset violence want woe work worry

NOUN

tranquility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness coolness equanimity serenity stillness

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composure hush imperturbability order peacefulness placidity quietness quietude repose rest restfulness sedateness

WEAK

imperturbation law and order

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitation

STRONG

upset

WEAK

chaos disturbance loudness noise turbulence violence wildness

NOUN

unceremoniousness

Synonyms

STRONG

affluence calm calmness casualness comfort content contentment easiness enjoyment gratification happiness idleness inactivity inertia inertness informality leisure luxury naturalness passivity poise prosperity quietness quietude relaxation repose rest restfulness satisfaction security serenity spontaneity tranquility unrestraint

WEAK

bed of roses peace of mind requiescence supinity

Antonyms

STRONG

action activity agitation discontent displeasure dissatisfaction disturbance employment labor misery need sadness sorrow trouble turbulence unhappiness upset violence want woe work worry

NOUN

unrestraint

Synonyms

STRONG

affluence calm calmness casualness comfort content contentment easiness enjoyment gratification happiness idleness inactivity inertia inertness informality leisure luxury naturalness passivity poise prosperity quietness quietude relaxation repose rest restfulness satisfaction security serenity spontaneity tranquility unceremoniousness

WEAK

bed of roses peace of mind requiescence supinity

Antonyms

STRONG

action activity agitation discontent displeasure dissatisfaction disturbance employment labor misery need sadness sorrow trouble turbulence unhappiness upset violence want woe work worry

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Emphasizing the distinction between the effects of iproniazid and previously used ataraxics, Rockland's Research Director Nathan S. Kline called it not a tranquilizer but a "psychic energizer."

From Time Magazine Archive

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