unhurriedness
|un-hur-ried-ness|
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/ʌnˈhɜːridnəs/
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/ʌnˈhʌrɪdnəs/
(unhurried)
not rushed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unhurriedness' originates from the English word 'unhurried', where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not', and 'hurried' is derived from the verb 'hurry', which means 'to move or act with haste'.
Historical Evolution
'unhurried' changed from the Middle English word 'hurrien', which eventually became the modern English word 'hurry'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not moving with haste', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being unhurried; calmness or lack of haste.
She moved with an unhurriedness that was both calming and reassuring.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45