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

In a culture that glorifies busyness, Khan and Naked Zero Wellness want to offer a refreshing alternative: quality over quantity, intention over obligation and wellness that’s both approachable and attainable for every woman. —Melissa Noel, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025

The busyness of work that begins as a badge of honor results significant burnout that chokes individual’s productivity. —Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Cal Newport, in his book Slow Productivity, challenges the pervasive culture of busyness, urging us to reject constant multitasking and return to work that is meaningful and rooted in quality. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

According to Fast Company, many leaders fall into the trap of busyness over effectiveness, mistakenly believing that being overwhelmed equates to being valuable (Fast Company). —Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for busyness

• equinus
• coyness
• dryness
• highness
• linus
• minus
• pinus
• shyness
• sinus