busyness
pronunciation
How to pronounce busyness in British English:
UK ['bɪzɪnɪs]
How to pronounce busyness in American English:
US ['bɪzɪnɪs]
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- Noun:
- the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
Word Origin
- busyness (n.)
- 1849, first attested in Thoreau, from busy (adj.) + -ness. A modern formation made necessary after business evolved away from busy.
Example
- 1. We must be careful not to confuse busyness with progress .
- 2. Through the busyness of our days , words with friends has become a simple way to connect .
- 3. We choose our level of busyness
- 4. You can keep following them down the path of busyness or you can choose another path .
- 5. How narrow is the vision that exalts the busyness of the ant above the singing of the grasshopper .