unhurryingadj.
/(ˌ)ʌnˈhʌrɪɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌənˈhəriɪŋ/ (un- prefix1 4.)
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the mind > emotion > calmness > [adjective] > unhurried
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the world > movement > rate of motion > slowness > [adjective] > moving slowly > not hurrying
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a1774 A. Tucker Light of Nature Pursued (1777) III. iv. 96 Continual unhurrying activity in pursuit of some end.
1918 Glasgow Herald 15 May 5/2 Through all this..blaze of conflict the old Vindictive, still unhurrying, was walking the lighted waters towards the entrance.
1928 Daily Express 13 July 10/2 Others..detect something fine and typical of the national character in the mild and unhurrying dignity of this annual contest.
1972 P. D. James Unsuitable Job iii. 107 Benskin arrived, unhurrying, imperturbable.
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