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Unhurried: meaning, definitions and examples

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unhurried

 

[ ʌnˈhʌr.ɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

pace

Not showing or feeling any sense of hurry; relaxed and calm in manner.

Synonyms

calm, leisurely, relaxed, unrushed

Examples of usage

  • She spoke in a calm, unhurried voice.
  • He took an unhurried approach to completing the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "unhurried" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despreocupado

🇮🇳 बिना जल्दी के

🇩🇪 unbeeilt

🇮🇩 tanpa tergesa-gesa

🇺🇦 неквапливий

🇵🇱 niespieszny

🇯🇵 急がない

🇫🇷 sans hâte

🇪🇸 sin prisa

🇹🇷 acele etmeyen

🇰🇷 서두르지 않는

🇸🇦 غير مستعجل

🇨🇿 neuspěchaný

🇸🇰 neponáhľajúci sa

🇨🇳 不慌不忙

🇸🇮 nepomemben

🇮🇸 óhugaður

🇰🇿 асықпайтын

🇬🇪 უძრავი

🇦🇿 tələsməyən

🇲🇽 sin prisa

Etymology

The word 'unhurried' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'hurried'. The concept of being unhurried is often associated with a sense of peace and tranquility, allowing one to move at a comfortable and relaxed pace without feeling rushed or pressured. In a world filled with constant busyness, being unhurried can be a refreshing way to approach life and tasks.

See also: hurried, hurriedly, hurry, hurrying.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,555, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.