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unhurried

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

adjective

  1. not hurried; hurry; 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

Other Word Forms

  • unhurriedly adverb
  • unhurriedness noun

Etymology

Origin of unhurried

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

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

Mr. Carlsson introduces us to this insular, secretive world with the unhurried ease of a seasoned guide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

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

From Salon • Nov. 8, 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

It was a fine day of blue, cloudless skies and unhurried winds.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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