unhurried

adjective

un·​hur·​ried ˌən-ˈhər-ēd 

-ˈhə-rēd

: not hurried : leisurely

an unhurried pace

unhurriedly adverb

Synonyms of unhurried

• leisurely
• slow

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

The appetite is for fewer, richer experiences, deeper cultural immersion, unhurried wellness and enough time in one place to actually feel the benefit before flying home. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Recording at a leisurely pace in idyllic locations in the Bahamas and France seems to have seeped into the album’s unhurried, immersive mood. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 2026

The best matching linen sets possess an inherent unfussy ease that allow you look composed yet unhurried. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 27 June 2026

Basallo misjudged it, taking an unhurried shuffle up the line, before the ball glanced off his glove and rolled toward the Dodgers dugout. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1774, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unhurried

• unburied
• curried
• flurried
• hurried
• scurried
• worried

Kids Definition

unhurried

adjective

un·​hur·​ried ˌən-ˈhər-ēd 

-ˈhə-rēd

: not hurried : leisurely

an unhurried pace

unhurriedly adverb