peace of mind
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Definition
Noun: A state of mental calmness and tranquility, free from worry, stress, or anxiety. It describes a feeling of inner serenity and emotional security.
Usage
This noun phrase is used to describe a psychological state of well-being. It is typically used in contexts discussing mental health, personal satisfaction, or the result of resolving a concern. - It is often the object of verbs like have, give, bring, find, or lose. - It is commonly modified by adjectives like complete, total, or a sense of.
Examples
- After finishing all her exams, she finally had peace of mind.
- Getting a thorough inspection gave the homebuyer peace of mind.
- He could not find any peace of mind while the problem remained unsolved.
- For my own peace of mind, I double-checked that the door was locked.
Advanced Usage
- For the peace of mind of someone / For someone's peace of mind: Used to indicate that an action is taken to alleviate someone's worries.
- The company installed extra security cameras for the peace of mind of its employees.
- Disturb/rob someone's peace of mind: To cause someone to feel anxious or unsettled.
- The constant noise from the construction site disturbed her peace of mind.
Variants and Related Words
- Peacefulness (n): The quality or state of being quiet and peaceful.
- Serenity (n): The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
- Contentment (n): A state of happiness and satisfaction.
Synonyms
- Tranquility
- Composure
- Equanimity
- Peace
- Assurance
Antonyms
- Anxiety
- Worry
- Stress
- Unease
- Angst
Related Idioms and Phrases
- (To be) at peace: To be in a state of mental or emotional calm.
- After meditating, she felt completely at peace.
- Peace and quiet: A period or atmosphere of calm without disturbance.
- All I want for the weekend is some peace and quiet.
- To set one's mind at rest: To stop someone from worrying.
- The doctor's diagnosis set his mind at rest.
Noun
- the absence of mental stress or anxiety