dukkha

/ˈduːkːɑ/ (DOO-kah)

Definitions

1. noun

A fundamental concept in Buddhism, referring to suffering, discomfort, dissatisfaction, or unease, often associated with the cycle of birth and death.

“The monk reflected on the nature of dukkha and its relationship to our attachment to worldly desires.”

Synonyms

  • discomfort
  • suffering
  • unhappiness

Antonyms

  • bliss
  • happiness