unhurried
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unhurriedly adverb
- unhurriedness noun
Etymology
Origin of unhurried
Example Sentences
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What comes to my mind, though, are the wide shots of Mary traveling the pedestrian path beside Lake of the Isles with long, purposeful steps, unhurried yet anything but slow.
From Salon
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
As families gather for the holidays, lulls in the festivities provide a calm, unhurried opportunity to have heartfelt talks.
From MarketWatch
Mr. Carlsson introduces us to this insular, secretive world with the unhurried ease of a seasoned guide.
That’s as it should be, for Mr. Pärt’s music was first heard at this venue in 1967, and his characteristically unhurried works have appeared on Carnegie’s programs more than 80 times since.
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