unhurried

adjective

un·​hur·​ried ˌən-ˈhər-ēd How to pronounce unhurried (audio)
-ˈhə-rēd
Synonyms of unhurriednext
: 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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Just like the trains themselves, these glamorous culinary experiences are reminiscent of the golden era of travel, with gracious table-settings, intricate confections, and a leisurely, unhurried pace. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026 Eating and drinking Breakfast at Rock Villa is an unhurried affair. Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026 In an age of algorithmic din, Feldman’s appeal lies in his unhurried, monkish devotion to the elementals of sound. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 Dining service is unhurried, flexible and precise. Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 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 Feb. 2026.

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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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