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
Simultaneously, this unhurried beachside city is one on the up, hot on the heels of being named both World Design Capital and Europe’s Green Capital in recent years.
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Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Just don’t expect many of them to drop in for a quick photo-op, as the organizers have reimagined the Rimini and Riccione-based festival to impart a more unhurried atmosphere.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 12 June 2025
Inspired by the Roman goddess of the hunt, the lounge serves bold small plates and handcrafted drinks in a space designed for unhurried evenings.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Those willing to embrace the unhurried rhythm of the journey will be able to see black, red, and white sand beaches and catch glimpses of Hawaii in its purest form—raw, breathtaking, and beautiful.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
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Elizabeth Bennett, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Just don’t expect many of them to drop in for a quick photo-op, as the organizers have reimagined the Rimini and Riccione-based festival to impart a more unhurried atmosphere.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 12 June 2025
Inspired by the Roman goddess of the hunt, the lounge serves bold small plates and handcrafted drinks in a space designed for unhurried evenings.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Those willing to embrace the unhurried rhythm of the journey will be able to see black, red, and white sand beaches and catch glimpses of Hawaii in its purest form—raw, breathtaking, and beautiful.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unhurried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhurried
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For those not at Borgo Santo Pietro during the pop-up, a visit to the hotel’s trattoria to order from the Fermenting Garden menu should do the trick, or even a leisurely tour of the vegetable garden itself.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Travelers can bike at port stops or opt for leisurely museum visits.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Without automation, errors are common and reimbursement is slow.—
Duke Chung,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Skin Conditions Dry, itchy skin, and wounds or cuts that are slow to heal can be a sign of hyperglycemia.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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“Unhurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhurried. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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