Busyness: meaning, definitions and examples

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busyness

 

[ ˈbɪzɪnɪs ]

Context #1

workplace

The state or condition of having a great deal to do; a condition of being busy.

Synonyms

activity, hustle and bustle, productivity

Examples of usage

  • Her busyness at the office often leaves her exhausted by the end of the day.
  • The busyness of the holiday season can be overwhelming for many people.

Translations

Translations of the word "busyness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocupação

🇮🇳 व्यस्तता (vyastata)

🇩🇪 Geschäftigkeit

🇮🇩 kesibukan

🇺🇦 заклопотаність

🇵🇱 zajętość

🇯🇵 忙しさ (isogashisa)

🇫🇷 activité

🇪🇸 ocupación

🇹🇷 meşguliyet

🇰🇷 바쁨 (bappeum)

🇸🇦 انشغال (anshghal)

🇨🇿 zaneprázdněnost

🇸🇰 zaneprázdnenosť

🇨🇳 忙碌 (mánglù)

🇸🇮 zasedenost

🇮🇸 upptekning

🇰🇿 шұғылданушылық (şuğyldanuşılıq)

🇬🇪 დაკავებულობა (dakavsebuloba)

🇦🇿 məşgulluq

🇲🇽 ocupación

Word origin

The word 'busyness' originated from the Middle English word 'busynes', which meant 'care, occupation'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent the state of being busy or having a lot to do. The modern usage of 'busyness' reflects the fast-paced nature of contemporary life and the constant demands placed on individuals in various aspects of work and personal life.

See also: busily, busy, busybody.