Meaning & use
busyness
The state of having a great deal to do; the condition of being occupied or active.
See it in a sentence
The constant busyness of city life left her longing for a quiet weekend in the countryside.
Despite the office's busyness, he always made time to answer questions from new hires.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse "busyness" (being busy) with "business" (commerce or a company); they sound alike.
Words with a similar meaning
activitybustle
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
idleness
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