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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Slowing down to listen and sitting on the porch long into the evening feels like hitting pause on the busyness of life. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025 They may be caught up in the busyness of their own lives, so alerting them to this issue/opportunity could be a gift. Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025 With the busyness of their move and the lack of air conditioning in their new home, the three often visited the library to escape the heat and spend some time reading. Staff Report, Oc Register, 3 June 2025 Modern work can be characterized by a level of busyness unseen in previous years. Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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