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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Outside of their very approachable price point, the whiskies have real depth—complex enough to sit with and appreciate, but never too precious for a highball, which goes to show that whisky distilled at its own unhurried pace can be both refined and versatile. Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 Backpackers found the country decades ago, drawn by staggeringly beautiful limestone mountains, elaborate Buddhist temples and an unhurried and inexpensive pace of life. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 These range from small city gardens to sprawling and park-like rural country gardens, all rendered with a deft touch a seasoned landscape designer who has a penchant for gardens that look natural and unhurried. Blue Carreon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Life here is peaceful and unhurried, and much of it revolves around time spent outdoors. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 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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