unhurried

adjective

un·​hur·​ried ˌən-ˈhər-ēd 

-ˈhə-rēd

: not hurried : leisurely

an unhurried pace

unhurriedly adverb

Synonyms of unhurried

• leisurely
• slow

Examples of unhurried in a Sentence

we cycled at an unhurried pace and saved our strength for the hills up ahead

Recent Examples on the Web

Isbell’s lyrics unfold in that long, leisurely way that the hottest months of the year do, recounting unhurried gatherings of friends and family. — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

Few things slow a trip down (in the best way) quite like an unhurried game of chess. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026

Culpepper and Tanida cover it in unhurried, consciously beautiful tracking shots that appear simple, but required a full court press to make real. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Walk into the room with an unhurried pace, make eye contact with any interviewers right away, and try to match their energy. — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1774, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unhurried

• unburied
• curried
• flurried
• hurried
• scurried
• worried

Kids Definition

unhurried

adjective

un·​hur·​ried ˌən-ˈhər-ēd 

-ˈhə-rēd

: not hurried : leisurely

an unhurried pace

unhurriedly adverb