UNHURRIED Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

unhurried

adjective

ˌən-ˈhər-ēd

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 From sunrise bike rides along the Shenandoah River to unhurried afternoons at family-run wineries, Shenandoah County is the kind of place that reminds you why Virginia really is for lovers—of nature, history, and homegrown charm. —

Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026 The company took decades of steady, unhurried improvement. —

Big Think, 1 May 2026 He was beaten to the podium by Nikola Jokic, usually the most unhurried superstar in the league after games. —

Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 The hotel staff is young, friendly, and unhurried. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unhurried

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Adjective

They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Yes, there are two international trips, including one to the literal other side of the world — a destination that makes Mexico City’s 7,200 feet of altitude seem like a leisurely stroll down the block, making the Niners the league’s official guinea pigs for global domination.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 May 2026