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busyness

 

[ ˈbɪzɪnɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,721 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.