busyness
/'biznis/ Cách viết khác : (biz) /biz/ (busyness) /'bizinis/
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The office worker's busyness is evident from the cluttered desk and ringing phone.
Definition
Noun: 1. The state of being actively occupied or engaged in tasks; the quality of having much to do. This refers to the condition of being involved in many activities, often resulting in a lack of free time. 2. The appearance or impression of being actively engaged in activity. This can refer to a bustling, energetic atmosphere or a person's demeanor that suggests they are occupied.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The constant busyness of the city center can be overwhelming for visitors.
- She thrives on the busyness of her job; she hates having nothing to do.
- Despite the appearance of busyness, he wasn't actually accomplishing much.
Advanced Usage
- "A hive of busyness": A place full of intense, productive activity.
- The kitchen was a hive of busyness as they prepared for the banquet.
- "A facade of busyness": An outward show of being busy that may not reflect actual productivity.
- He maintained a facade of busyness to avoid being given more work.
Variants and Related Words
- Busy (adj): Actively and attentively engaged in work or a pastime; full of activity.
- The restaurant is always busy on weekends.
- Business (n): A person's regular occupation, profession, or trade; commercial activity. (Note: This is a distinct, though related, word with a different primary meaning).
- She runs her own business.
Synonyms
- Activity: The state of being active.
- Bustle: Excited and often noisy activity; a stir.
- Occupiedness: The state of being busy or engaged.
Antonyms
- Idleness: The state of being inactive or doing nothing.
- Leisure: Free time when one is not working or occupied.
- Inactivity: The state of being inert or not active.
The office worker's busyness is evident from the cluttered desk and ringing phone.
Noun
- the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
- they manifested all the busyness of a pack of beavers
- there is a constant hum of military preparation