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
This was possible because of a specific set of circumstances—secure bases, technological superiority, command of the air and the seas—which allowed for a style of unhurried killing that reached its apex with drone strikes.
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Colin Jones, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
This viral vibe is shaped like the shelled creature it is named for—but unlike the unhurried animal, the stimulator is intense and adaptable.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Bay Street, a main stretch in Beaufort, overlooks the harbor, as walks through the unhurried streets reveal historic sites at every corner.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
This vast, open region of southern Portugal is characterized by its raw, unhurried beauty—inland, the scenery transitions into sprawling pine forests and ancient cork oak woodlands, while salt fields near the coastline glisten under the sun and the scent of the sea lingers in the breeze.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Colin Jones, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
This viral vibe is shaped like the shelled creature it is named for—but unlike the unhurried animal, the stimulator is intense and adaptable.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Bay Street, a main stretch in Beaufort, overlooks the harbor, as walks through the unhurried streets reveal historic sites at every corner.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
This vast, open region of southern Portugal is characterized by its raw, unhurried beauty—inland, the scenery transitions into sprawling pine forests and ancient cork oak woodlands, while salt fields near the coastline glisten under the sun and the scent of the sea lingers in the breeze.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhurried
Adjective
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Usually, these leisurely times call for a crisp beverage, and summer’s biggest trend calls for just that—plus a few slices of jalapeños.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Ahh, the leisurely lifestyle of the one-show-a-week model!—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Still, even if the growth is slower than in some North American leagues, European teams continue to appreciate.—
Justin Teitelbaum,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The solution to getting those who may be slower to embrace AI isn’t to push them harder, but to coach them and consider their backgrounds.—
Greg Edwards,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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“Unhurried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhurried. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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