as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
we cycled at an unhurried pace and saved our strength for the hills up ahead
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Recent Examples of unhurried
The Western United States excels in unhurried days and unspoiled landscapes that invite just this kind of travel.
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Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
From crunchy French toast to crowd-pleasing brownie sundaes, this summer spread captures the beauty of unhurried weekends.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
His swing is unhurried, but the bat moves very fast.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Meals are long, unhurried, and often enjoyed outdoors.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
From crunchy French toast to crowd-pleasing brownie sundaes, this summer spread captures the beauty of unhurried weekends.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
His swing is unhurried, but the bat moves very fast.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Meals are long, unhurried, and often enjoyed outdoors.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unhurried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhurried
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Spend some time strolling the picturesque streets, making leisurely stops in any places that strike your fancy—from inviting cafes to buzzy bars.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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What to do: Spend your morning going on a leisurely stroll through the Charleston City Market, which is filled with dozens of local artisans.—
DeAnna Taylor,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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Three organic meats are on offer for Sunday roast: slow roasted Black Angus, with creamed horseradish; succulent Tamworth Pork with bramley apple sauce and Texel Lamb with a classic mint sauce.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Burrow hopes that feeling the rush and gaining real reps working the pocket will help lessen the impact of opening-week clunkers that contributed to the team’s slow starts.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Unhurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhurried. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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