unhastened
Taking its time
Unhastened means not hurried or rushed, proceeding at a natural or deliberate pace.
The word suggests movement free from pressure or urgency: She continued at an unhastened pace, enjoying the walk.
It carries a slightly literary quality, appearing more often in formal writing than casual speech.
Organized and deliberate
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- consideredThought about carefully
measured · systematic · intentional · purposeful · reflective · judicious · prudent · conscientious
Fixed, not fluctuating
- ploddingMoving slowly, heavily
- incrementalProceeding by small additions
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
even · sustained · continuous · flowing · progressive · seamless · step-by-step · slow
Walking without urgency
- meanderingFollowing a winding course
- saunteringWalking in unhurried manner
- strollingWalking at ease
- languidWeak and without vigor
dawdling · rambling · mosey · lollygag · pottering · moseying · drifting · wandering
Showing restraint under provocation
- long-sufferingPatiently enduring hardship
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
- enduringPersisting through time
steadfast · stoic · resigned · accepting · uncomplaining · undemanding · even-tempered · imperturbable
Undisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- quietudeState of calm stillness
placidity · repose · composure · contentment · ease · restfulness · harmony · gentleness
methodical
Organized and deliberate
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
considered · measured · systematic · intentional · purposeful · reflective · judicious · prudent · conscientious · diligent
steady
Fixed, not fluctuating
- ploddingMoving slowly, heavily
- incrementalProceeding by small additions
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
consistent · even · sustained · continuous · flowing · progressive · seamless · step-by-step · slow · paced
ambling
Walking without urgency
- meanderingFollowing a winding course
- saunteringWalking in unhurried manner
- strollingWalking at ease
languid · dawdling · rambling · mosey · lollygag · pottering · moseying · drifting · wandering · idling
forbearing
Showing restraint under provocation
- long-sufferingPatiently enduring hardship
- tolerantAccepting of differences
- perseveringMaintaining effort despite difficulty
enduring · steadfast · stoic · resigned · accepting · uncomplaining · undemanding · even-tempered · imperturbable · self-possessed
serenity
Undisturbed mental quietude
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
quietude · placidity · repose · composure · contentment · ease · restfulness · harmony · gentleness · mildness