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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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A growing number of primary care doctors say they are finding a way back to an unhurried model of patient care.

From Slate Aug. 22, 2026

There is certainly an unhurried pace to poet and playwright Andri Snær Magnason’s ruminations on his island nation’s disappearing glaciers, and a meditative quality to the film’s startlingly beautiful visuals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

There really is something undeniably moving about the track’s three opening chords: their warmth, the unhurried tempo, the gentle tone of the Rhodes electric piano.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 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

Another sixty seconds passed, and Varney still studied the papers with unhurried concentration.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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