Word of the Day - 01/11/26
ataraxia
/,ætə'ræksiə/(n.): peace of mind
Through consistent meditation, she found ataraxia, a profound peace of mind undisturbed by external chaos.
Word Origin
The word 'ataraxia' originates from Ancient Greek ἀταραξία (ataraxía), meaning 'imperturbability' or 'freedom from emotional disturbance'. It is composed of three parts: ἀ- (a-), a privative prefix meaning 'not' or 'without'; ταραχή (tarakhē), meaning 'disturbance' or 'trouble'; and -ία (-ía), a suffix used to form abstract nouns. Thus, 'ataraxia' literally means 'the state of being without disturbance'.
Sunday Special
As a reminder, here are all of the words from this week:
flout
pellucid
incumbent
scurrilous ballad disaffected
ataraxia
scurrilous ballad disaffected
ataraxia
See if you can remember all of this week's words! Here is a sentence that includes all seven, followed by a version that simplifies them to help you remember:
In a scurrilous ballad that flouted authority with pellucid wit, the disaffected crowd mocked those incumbent in power, finding a strange ataraxia in singing their grievances aloud.In an offensive tune that openly mocked those in power with clear wit, the crowd, resentful to the authorities, found a sense of calm in singing their grievances aloud.