busyness

noun

busy·ness ˈbi-zē-nəs

: a busy quality or state: such as

: 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

: 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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The beginning of fall brings busyness again back to my household after the relaxed weeks of summer. —

Jo Ilfeld, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 When Kit finds herself in the alien world of investors, suits and mergers and acquisitions her relentless anxiety, imposter syndrome and head-spinning busyness begs the question: will things ever calm down? —

Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024 In fact, the pursuit of constant busyness often leads to burnout, leaving little room for strategic thinking or creative breakthroughs. —

Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Here is a nice oxymoron, about life at the hotel: The pageant of idle busyness goes on all day. —

Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for busyness