Unhurried
adj.calm, joyfulwarm
What it means
Calm and free from unnecessary haste.
Reach for it when praising a pace that allows attention without implying delay
They shared an unhurried breakfast before the journey.
Choose between these
6- playful
when a person's casual manner is meant
not when Easygoing may imply weak urgency or standards.
- everyday
when low tension matters
not when Relaxed says little about pace.
- everyday
when absence of time pressure is the plain fact
not when Unrushed is less graceful and may describe circumstances, not manner.
- warm
when ease and free time are central
not when Leisurely can imply slowness unsuitable for work.
- professional
when conscious pacing supports accuracy
not when Deliberate can be slow for strategic reasons, not calm.
- professional
when deliberate controlled timing matters
not when Measured can feel calculated rather than easy.
Said against
3- hurried
- rushed
- frantic
It naturally appears in
3- unhurried pace
An unhurried pace gave each visitor time to ask questions.
- unhurried conversation
Their unhurried conversation uncovered the real source of disagreement.
- calm and unhurried
The paramedic remained calm and unhurried without wasting a second.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English adjective sense: not rushed or hurried opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.