Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not hurried; relaxed and leisurely: Describes an action, manner, or pace that is calm, deliberate, and without rush or haste.
   • Capable of accepting delay calmly: Describes a person's temperament as patient and unflustered by waiting or slow progress.

Usage

The word "unhurried" is used to describe a manner, pace, or atmosphere that is calm and free from urgency. It often carries a positive connotation of ease and deliberation.

Examples

• Describing a pace or action:
  • We took an unhurried walk through the park.
  • She ate her breakfast in an unhurried manner.
• Describing a person or their demeanor:
  • The tour guide was unhurried and answered all our questions patiently.
  • He gave an unhurried response, considering each point carefully.

Advanced Usage

• "unhurried pace": A speed or rate that is comfortable and not rushed.
  • The film is notable for its unhurried pace, allowing the scenery to become a character.
• "unhurried atmosphere": An environment or feeling that is relaxed and not frantic.
  • The café had an unhurried atmosphere, perfect for reading.

Variants and Related Words

• Unhurriedly (adverb): In a relaxed, leisurely manner.
  • She spoke unhurriedly, ensuring everyone understood.
• Unhurriedness (noun, rare): The quality or state of being unhurried.

Synonyms

• Leisurely: Acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed.
• Relaxed: Free from tension and anxiety.
• Measured: Done with careful, deliberate, and steady consideration.
• Deliberate: Done consciously and intentionally, often slowly.

Antonyms

• Hurried: Done in a hurry; rushed.
• Hasty: Done with excessive speed or urgency.
• Frenetic: Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.

Related Phrases and Idioms

(Note: "Unhurried" itself is not commonly used in specific idioms, but it describes the quality central to many expressions about taking one's time.) - To take one's time: To do something without rushing. - He took his time finishing the project, wanting it to be perfect. (This describes an unhurried approach.) - At a snail's pace: Very slowly. - The traffic moved at a snail's pace. (This can imply an unhurried or frustratingly slow speed.)

Adjective

1. capable of accepting delay with equanimity
   • was unhurried with the small children
2. relaxed and leisurely; without hurry or haste
   • people strolling about in an unhurried way
   • an unhurried walk
   • spoke in a calm and unhurried voice