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 boarding felt extra private because the family was able to go on first, the gracious crew that provided pre-departure Champagne, and a general process that felt unhurried and relaxed.
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Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
This is an operation that prides itself on an unhurried approach.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In stately, unhurried grandeur, Solomon moved off.
—Jim Tschetter, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025
His pace is thoughtful and unhurried until his dramatic ride down a river in Canada.
—Audiofile Magazine
july 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
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Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
This is an operation that prides itself on an unhurried approach.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In stately, unhurried grandeur, Solomon moved off.
—Jim Tschetter, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025
His pace is thoughtful and unhurried until his dramatic ride down a river in Canada.
—Audiofile Magazine
july 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unhurried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhurried
Adjective
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Fortunately, there's usually plenty of pleasant autumn days after the first frost to tackle the remaining fall gardening tasks at a more leisurely rate.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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During November, coastal towns transform into quieter versions of themselves, offering a season for birdwatching, leisurely walks, or festivals with good music and food.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hoover finished 319 yards on 34-of-50 passing, but his two turnovers were critical mistakes that led to TCU’s slow start in the first half.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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When visiting the exhibit, plan on taking your time to make the most of it, or what the American Federation of Arts calls slow looking.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Unhurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhurried. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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