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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With even his sporadic shortness of breath seemingly more a psychological symptom than anything else, the doctor simply prescribes some restful time off — an order that Munir takes as a prompt for an unhurried suicide mission. Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025 Bequia’s rhythm, unhurried yet deeply restorative, is the heartbeat of its wellness offerings. Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025 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 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 10 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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