UNHURRIED Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

unhurried

adjective

ˌən-ˈhər-ēd

Definition of unhurried

as in leisurely

moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed we cycled at an unhurried pace and saved our strength for the hills up ahead

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Recent Examples of unhurried But in a place characterized by natural beauty, standout culinary offerings, and impeccable service, these petite prohibitions are merely another invitation to settle into a rhythm of unhurried, analog leisure. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 The sound design — marked by silences, ambient natural sounds such as snowfall and birdsong, the unhurried rhythm of speech, and an original score built on tranquil orchestral elements — amplifies the film’s contemplative tone. — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026 Dreamy piano phrases weave around understated guitars and an unhurried rhythm section, creating the feeling of rolling down an open highway with nowhere particular to be. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026 The easy, unhurried pace of the ocean vanishes, and it’s replaced by the coordinated hustle of hundreds (or thousands) of passengers preparing to step back into reality. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unhurried

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At one end sits a cherry-red grand piano, and every afternoon, the young and talented Shefin Mathew plays classic tunes, setting the mood for a leisurely Champagne brunch at the Tea Lounge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Spending spikes were sharpest in the afternoons and on weekends, while the longest, most leisurely trips happened in the evening.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of leisurely

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