Busy-ness

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪzi- ˈnɛs/

Busy-ness (noun)

  1. The state of having many tasks to do, so you do not have much free time.
  2. A continuous level of activity or work, often used to describe how full someone’s schedule is.

Examples

  • Her busy-ness makes it hard to answer messages.
  • The busy-ness at work keeps him from relaxing.