unhurried
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of unhurried
Example Sentences
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The real divide happens during refinancing, when unhurried homeowners get to choose how hard they look for a deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 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
They had had a tick list of tasks to complete and often that was too long to include meaningful engagement, support with eating or unhurried continence care.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025
Another sixty seconds passed, and Varney still studied the papers with unhurried concentration.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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