busyness

noun

busy·​ness ˈbi-zē-nəs How to pronounce busyness (audio)
: a busy quality or state: such as
a
: the state of having or being involved in many activities
the busyness of her schedule
What with the busyness of the holidays and that conviction, I didn't pay much attention to my bird feeder for the next few days.Emily Pasquale
b
: the state of having many details
Consider other factors as well, such as color contrast, pattern busyness, and furnishings sizes.Better Homes and Gardens

Examples of busyness in a Sentence

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Yet, this unrelenting pace prompted me to ask a critical question: Does busyness really equate to productivity? Melissa Daimler, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Cons: Bangkok’s busyness Bangkok may not be everyone’s choice when traveling with two young kids. Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024 There is the busyness of extra work because fewer people remain, and restructuring takes time to accrue efficiencies. Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 The beginning of fall brings busyness again back to my household after the relaxed weeks of summer. Jo Ilfeld, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for busyness 

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of busyness was in 1809

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“Busyness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/busyness. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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