busyness

noun

busy·​ness ˈbi-zē-nəs 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

The beginning of fall brings busyness again back to my household after the relaxed weeks of summer. —Jo Ilfeld, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024

When Kit finds herself in the alien world of investors, suits and mergers and acquisitions her relentless anxiety, imposter syndrome and head-spinning busyness begs the question: will things ever calm down? —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024

In fact, the pursuit of constant busyness often leads to burnout, leaving little room for strategic thinking or creative breakthroughs. —Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

Here is a nice oxymoron, about life at the hotel: The pageant of idle busyness goes on all day. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above