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
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
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Panton went on to list seven common corporate myths, warning readers about the illusion of meritocracy in hiring and the misconception that busyness equates to career success.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Many business owners fall into the trap of believing that busyness is the same as being productive.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Her experience mirrors a broader trend: the conflation of busyness with achievement.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
In many ways, it could be seen as the pinnacle of the silent travel trend, since sleeping in a cave can help guests escape the hustle and bustle of ordinary life—whether that’s busyness and stress from work, school, or other people.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Many business owners fall into the trap of believing that busyness is the same as being productive.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Her experience mirrors a broader trend: the conflation of busyness with achievement.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
In many ways, it could be seen as the pinnacle of the silent travel trend, since sleeping in a cave can help guests escape the hustle and bustle of ordinary life—whether that’s busyness and stress from work, school, or other people.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for busyness
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“Busyness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/busyness. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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