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
Recent Examples on the Web An unhurried month-long harvest allowed for optimal ripening across the estate’s varied terrain, contributing to brilliant acidity and bold aromatics. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 Led with aching sensitivity by Murphy (also a producer, alongside his Oppenheimer cast mate Matt Damon), this is a somber, unhurried drama that takes its cue from the seeming quietness of the title and is all the more intensely moving for it. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024 During a stay, guests will be able to make the most of the holistic spa, which aims to mirror the unhurried pace of life on this rugged island, unwind at the onsite beach club, and dine on culinary creations utilising the local products. Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 The unhurried time on board means enjoying relaxing spa days, lounging at the pool, and indulging in traditions like afternoon tea. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2024 The sort who orders half the menu at a dinner for two, using each cocktail or glass of wine as a kind of musical notation, a mark of rest between courses, helping the unhurried night grow long and lively. Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 Take advantage of the inn’s unhurried lifestyle by relaxing in the soaking tubs, lounging on the king-sized beds, and sipping—slowly—at the wet bars. Sallie Funderburk, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 The movie has an unhurried pace, letting the camera linger over long conversations. Stephanie Merry, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024 In the Summer moves at the speed of a July afternoon or an August morning — an unhurried and languorous pace. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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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