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

This watercolor paint kit will occupy her during a long travel day or just give her a break from the busyness of everyday life. —Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024

Exploring the world, there’s a sense of busyness as ants go back and forth and players follow the flow of creatures. —Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024

This could even include missing the urge to go due to distraction or busyness during the day. —Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024

Too many of us undervalue concentration, and substitute busyness for real productivity, and are quick to embrace whatever new techno-bauble shines brightest. —Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2024

When insightful lyrics and powerful vocals flow over captivating melody, the vibration demands full attention — a luxury rarely found in the busyness of daily life. —Ebony Flake, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024

Yet, amid the busyness, the Time Out serves as a structured and intentional pause for the team to focus on the big picture. —Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024

The fashion community is less than a week out from the busyness of New York Fashion Week. —Cierra Black, Essence, 5 Feb. 2024

The city stress and the busyness of our lives began wicking away. —Melanie D.g. Kaplan, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above