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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Travel, particularly the unhurried kind, is genuinely therapeutic right now. Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 Occasionally the focus drops to the fishermen’s crustacean quarry in the deep, also guarded and unhurried but intensely vulnerable; the man-lobster parallel isn’t stretched to the point of contrivance, but the film takes a thoughtfully holistic view of all the region’s living inhabitants. Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026 Several attendees shared that the conversations felt unhurried and genuine, allowing stories, advice, and personal experiences to be exchanged in a way that felt meaningful, the news release stated. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 Take a long walk without earbuds and clear a corner for reflection today, because insight blooms when your mind feels unhurried and private. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 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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