unhurried
adjective
un·hur·ried
ˌən-ˈhər-ēd 
-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
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Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
But Hopland’s pull is year-round, with an unhurried pace, a deep agricultural backbone and affordable tasting fees that feel like a time capsule from an earlier era of California.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
All the while, Shaw keeps the unhurried pace of someone willing to let the universe unfurl, like a monk in walking meditation.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
These thoughtful touches are designed to make the journey feel unhurried and seamless, from airport arrival to touchdown, emphasizing the premium nature of the service.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unhurried
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“Unhurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhurried. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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unhurried
adjective
un·hur·ried
ˌən-ˈhər-ēd
-ˈhə-rēd
: not hurried : leisurely
an unhurried pace
unhurriedly
adverb
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