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 Several attendees shared that the conversations felt unhurried and genuine, allowing stories, advice, and personal experiences to be exchanged in a way that felt meaningful, the news release stated. —

News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 Take a long walk without earbuds and clear a corner for reflection today, because insight blooms when your mind feels unhurried and private. —

Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 He was measured, unhurried, visibly unbothered. —

Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026 By the afternoon, the same room thrummed with the clink of glasses and unhurried conversation. —

Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unhurried

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Adjective

Many Parisian restaurants are relatively small, so tables fill up quickly and stay filled because dining is a leisurely event, with tables turning over less frequently.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
By the 1950s Madras print in the United States had become a popular style for Ivy League students, gentleman’s business attire, and leisurely vacation wear.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026