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busyness

American  
[biz-ee-nis] / ˈbɪz i nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being busy.

  2. lively but meaningless activity.


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Etymology

Origin of busyness

First recorded in 1840–50; busy + -ness

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In the age of busyness, it’s easy to worry that even a moment wasted could transform into a pile of stress, and money lost.

From Slate Sep. 14, 2026

The research on why people leave does not point to boredom or busyness.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

Siad compared his recruiting efforts to fishing: “In This busyness I feel like fisherman some time I cache quick , some time no fish.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

Given his constant state of busyness, his studio is in a state of understandable clutter.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2025

There is no busyness to keep us here.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

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