Unhurried
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.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when a person's casual manner is meant
Careful Easygoing may imply weak urgency or standards.
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everyday
Fits when low tension matters
Careful Relaxed says little about pace.
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everyday
Fits when absence of time pressure is the plain fact
Careful Unrushed is less graceful and may describe circumstances, not manner.
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warm
Fits when ease and free time are central
Careful Leisurely can imply slowness unsuitable for work.
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professional
Fits when conscious pacing supports accuracy
Careful Deliberate can be slow for strategic reasons, not calm.
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professional
Fits when deliberate controlled timing matters
Careful Measured can feel calculated rather than easy.
Opposites 3
- hurried
- rushed
- frantic
Common phrases 3
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unhurried pace
An unhurried pace gave each visitor time to ask questions.
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unhurried conversation
Their unhurried conversation uncovered the real source of disagreement.
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calm and unhurried
The paramedic remained calm and unhurried without wasting a second.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated