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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

Synonyms of unhurried

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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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Something about being surrounded by that much wild, unhurried nature lowers the ordinary defenses. — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 Such unhurried consideration yields sculptures whose every viewpoint contains a surprise. — Grace Edquist, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 Li Jin Hao tends to deliver his stand-up in a soothing, unhurried coo. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Between the bossa nova, saxophone and unhurried rhythms, the album feels like a beach day in sound. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unhurried

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First Known Use

circa 1774, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unhurried was circa 1774

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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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