unharried
gb/ʌnhˈɛɹˈid/ us/ʌnhˈɛɹˈid/
C1
English
nyugodt, ráérős, nem zaklatott, nem hajszolt
C1
1
Usage pattern:
[an] unharried [pace/morning/meal/conversation]
We had an unharried breakfast and talked for an hour.
Nyugodtan, kapkodás nélkül reggeliztünk, és egy órán át beszélgettünk.
She answered the questions in an unharried, confident voice.
Nyugodt, magabiztos hangon válaszolt a kérdésekre.
The hotel encourages an unharried pace, with late checkouts and long lunches.
Learner examples
I like an unharried morning.
Szeretem a nyugodt reggeleket.
Let’s take an unharried walk.
Menjünk egy ráérős sétára.
Common mistake:
Often confused with the more common synonym unhurried; unharried is less frequent and can sound slightly literary.
Meaning
calm and not rushed
Collocations
an unharried pace
|an unharried morning
|an unharried breakfast
|an unharried conversation
|an unharried walk
|an unharried visit
|an unharried schedule
|an unharried day
|an unharried approach
|an unharried tone
Synonyms
unhurried (The most direct and more common synonym.)
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leisurely (Suggests a slow, pleasant pace.)
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relaxed (Emphasizes ease rather than time.)
Antonyms
hurried (Moving or happening too quickly.)
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rushed (Done too fast, often with pressure.)
Themes
daily_life
|time
|emotions
Definition
Calm and not in a hurry.
Not hurried; calm and able to take time without rushing.
C1
2
nem hajszolt
B2
Usage pattern:
unharried by [deadlines/criticism/requests]
He seemed unharried by the sudden change of plans.
Úgy tűnt, a hirtelen tervváltozás ellenére sem zaklatott.
Unharried staff can spend more time helping customers.
A nem hajszolt dolgozók több időt tudnak a vevőkkel foglalkozni.
She stayed unharried despite the noise and constant questions.
Learner examples
She is unharried by the deadline.
Nem zaklatott a határidő miatt.
Common mistake:
Learners may assume it only means 'not busy'; it can also mean 'not being pressured or hounded' by people or problems.
Meaning
not pressured or harassed
Collocations
unharried by deadlines
|unharried by emails
|unharried by reporters
|unharried by criticism
|unharried by requests
|unharried staff
|unharried workers
|unharried service
|remain unharried
|seem unharried
Synonyms
untroubled (Focuses on not being worried.)
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unbothered (Casual tone; suggests indifference.)
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unpressured (Highlights absence of pressure, often about time or performance.)
Antonyms
harassed (Repeatedly troubled or bothered.)
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hounded (Strong sense of being pursued or badgered.)
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stressed (General feeling of pressure or strain.)
Themes
work
|stress
|emotions
Definition
Not stressed because nobody is pushing you.
Not being repeatedly bothered, chased, or pressured, especially by demands or deadlines.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unharried
IPA
GB/ʌnhˈɛɹˈid/
US/ʌnhˈɛɹˈid/
Syllables & stress
un - har - ried (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (har)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unharried
- Comparative: unharrieder
- Superlative: unharriedest
Expressions
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