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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In Today’s Workplace Traditional measurements of productivity often revolved around hours worked or visible busyness.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
There is no patience for unnecessary meetings, performative busyness or ladder-climbing games.
—Gully Flowers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Fill Gaps in Your Health: Stress, lack of sleep, and constant busyness drain us.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Engaging in calming activities, such as reading a book or listening to soft music before bed, can help children transition from the busyness of the day to a state of relaxation, optimizing the brain’s nightly cleanup work.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
There is no patience for unnecessary meetings, performative busyness or ladder-climbing games.
—Gully Flowers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Fill Gaps in Your Health: Stress, lack of sleep, and constant busyness drain us.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Engaging in calming activities, such as reading a book or listening to soft music before bed, can help children transition from the busyness of the day to a state of relaxation, optimizing the brain’s nightly cleanup work.
—Lia Miller, Parents, 14 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 2025.
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