unhurried
adjective
un·hur·ried
ˌən-ˈhər-ēd 
-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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Adding to the character of the region, Southerners also find comfort in gatherings that exhibit flair and poise, and there’s a penchant for tradition, which immortalizes intimate conversations, unhurried afternoons and, of course, elegant tea experiences.
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Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Her style—long takes and low stakes, often punctuated by unhurried silences—forces viewers to slow down, to immerse themselves in the atmosphere being created on-screen.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The boarding felt extra private because the family was able to go on first, the gracious crew that provided pre-departure Champagne, and a general process that felt unhurried and relaxed.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Or consider northern destinations like Quebec City or Tallinn, Estonia, where cold weather and historic architecture create a postcard-perfect backdrop that seems delightfully unhurried.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
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Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Her style—long takes and low stakes, often punctuated by unhurried silences—forces viewers to slow down, to immerse themselves in the atmosphere being created on-screen.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The boarding felt extra private because the family was able to go on first, the gracious crew that provided pre-departure Champagne, and a general process that felt unhurried and relaxed.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Or consider northern destinations like Quebec City or Tallinn, Estonia, where cold weather and historic architecture create a postcard-perfect backdrop that seems delightfully unhurried.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unhurried
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“Unhurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhurried. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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unhurried
adjective
un·hur·ried
ˌən-ˈhər-ēd
-ˈhə-rēd
: not hurried : leisurely
an unhurried pace
unhurriedly
adverb
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