UNHURRIED Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

unhurried

adjective

ˌən-ˈhər-ēd

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 For the kind of traveler who gravitates toward local food scenes, independent businesses and unhurried experiences, a drizzly Seattle day is actually a gift. —

Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Life here is peaceful and unhurried, and much of it revolves around time spent outdoors. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 This pocket of the city leans boutique and walkable — perfect for an unhurried start without wasting half your morning. —

Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 If your days feel a bit too fast, your life a bit too full, one of these unhurried romances may be the literary antidote to today’s instant gratification. —

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Start the day with grab-and-go breakfast tacos and end it with a leisurely dinner of Wagyu beef fajitas or the Dandy Don, an enchilada sampler made with locally famous La Norteña tortillas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Its activewear combines fitness, sports with the leisurely surf style.

— Ella Gonzales May 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026