unhurried
Americanadjective
adjective
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The coastal French town offers an unhurried pace and haute dining—a reprieve, said Rune, who spends much of the year moving from city to city.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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 same is true of Ohtani and Clayton Kershaw, two future Hall of Famers whose recoveries from injuries also were methodical and unhurried.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025
I dined alone, and while solo meals often mean rushed pacing, that simply wasn’t the case here; the experience felt calm, intentional and unhurried.
From Salon • May 28, 2025
He lapped with delicate unhurried thoroughness, helping himself to two more before retiring to his woodpile again.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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