unhurried (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈhʌrid/

Definition

Not rushed or hurried; moving or acting at a relaxed, leisurely pace.

Examples

• She took an unhurried sip of her coffee, enjoying the morning quiet.

• The old man's unhurried steps suggested he had nowhere urgent to be.

• Despite the deadline, the artist worked with an unhurried concentration on his masterpiece.

Synonyms of unhurried

Words with a similar meaning to unhurried:

• slow
• leisurely
• relaxed
• deliberate

Antonyms of unhurried

Words with the opposite meaning to unhurried:

• hurried
• rushed
• hasty

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