unhurried

adjective

un·​hur·​ried ˌən-ˈhər-ēd How to pronounce unhurried (audio)
-ˈhə-rēd
: not hurried : leisurely
an unhurried pace
unhurriedly adverb

Examples of unhurried in a Sentence

we cycled at an unhurried pace and saved our strength for the hills up ahead
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Onstage, Wood is unhurried, an amiable man who, despite being 46, has the countenance of a churchgoing grandfather who still starches his Sunday suit. Ismail Muhammad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 Mealtimes were another highlight, marked by tasty food and unhurried conversations at a variety of restaurants on property. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 For Taylor, Eleuthera represents a way of life that’s unhurried and deeply connected to the land. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Slow parenting prioritizes the joyful, unhurried moments that allow children to thrive. Alex Vance, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unhurried

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1774, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unhurried was circa 1774

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“Unhurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhurried. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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unhurried

adjective
un·​hur·​ried ˌən-ˈhər-ēd How to pronounce unhurried (audio)
-ˈhə-rēd
: not hurried : leisurely
an unhurried pace
unhurriedly adverb
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