unhurried

adjective

un·​hur·​ried ˌən-ˈhər-ēd How to pronounce unhurried (audio)
-ˈhə-rēd
: not hurried : leisurely
an unhurried pace
unhurriedly adverb

Examples of unhurried in a Sentence

we cycled at an unhurried pace and saved our strength for the hills up ahead
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Cyclical leadership, forward earnings forecasts at a record, the Fed in what seems the preferred sort of easing path – unhurried and into a solid economy. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024 Eastwood’s unhurried gaze allows the characters’ humanity to shine through. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 One of my favorite corners of the property was the Living Room Bar & Kitchen, which, true to its name, has a residential-style setting that lends itself perfectly to an unhurried breakfast or lunch. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024 The tradition is an espousal of values, holding space for connection and unhurried conversation. Olivia Schellenberg, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unhurried 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1774, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unhurried was circa 1774

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“Unhurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhurried. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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unhurried

adjective
un·​hur·​ried ˌən-ˈhər-ēd How to pronounce unhurried (audio)
-ˈhə-rēd
: not hurried : leisurely
an unhurried pace
unhurriedly adverb

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