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Synonyms

unhurried

American  
[uhn-hur-eed, -huhr-] / ʌnˈhɜr id, -ˈhʌr- /

adjective

  1. not hurried; leisurely; deliberate.

    an unhurried day; an unhurried decision.


unhurried British  
/ ʌnˈhʌrɪd /

adjective

  1. leisurely or deliberate

    an unhurried walk

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of unhurried

First recorded in 1760–70; un- 1 + hurried

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It seems obvious that an unhurried decision is more judicious than a quick one.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 26, 2026

The soaking was so mellow, quiet and unhurried that I was surprised to learn that the pools were not erected legally.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 5, 2026

As families gather for the holidays, lulls in the festivities provide a calm, unhurried opportunity to have heartfelt talks.

From MarketWatch Dec. 2, 2025

The festival feels timeless, unhurried, alive in a way that the modern San Fermín cannot be.

From Salon Nov. 8, 2025

Graceful and unhurried, as if unaware of the chaos around them, they set about subduing the panicking Smokies.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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