Busy synonyms | Best 104 synonyms for busy

occupied

Reserved, engaged.

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hectic

Hectic is defined as being overly busy or full of activity.

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having other fish to fry

Engaged

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bustling

The definition of bustling is something full of noise, energy and activity.

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intrusive

The definition of intrusive is someone or something that invades personal space, that becomes too involved or that comes too close without being invited.

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tireless

Having or showing a capacity for persistent effort; not tiring or relenting:

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hustling

Engaged

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active (related)

In or of the active voice

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overelaborate

Excessively elaborate.

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engaged

Not at leisure; occupied; employed; busy

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employed

Used

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meddling

That meddles.

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prying

Insistently or impertinently curious or inquisitive:

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interfering

Officious

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diligent (related)

Performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

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intent

The definition of intent is being focused on something.

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vibrant

Throbbing with life and activity; lively

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lively

Full of life; active; vigorous

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with a patient

Engaged

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attentive

Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely

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obtrusive

The definition of obtrusive is noticeable and undesirable, or something that sticks out or is in the way.

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on an assignment; with a customer

Engaged

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up to one's neck

Engaged

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already taken

In use

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meddlesome

Meddling or inclined to meddle; interfering

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forward

Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future:

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butting-in

Officious

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fussy

Easily upset; given to bouts of ill temper:

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idle (antonym)

Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.

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elaborate (related)

The definition of elaborate is done with great or numerous details.

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at work

Engaged

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engrossed

Preoccupied with something to the exclusion of everything else.

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humming

That buzzes, drones, or hums

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industrious

The definition of industrious is someone who is hardworking, dedicated and a problem solver.

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laborious

(Archaic) Industrious; hardworking

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nosy

(Informal) Given to prying; inquisitive

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officious

Offering unnecessary and unwanted advice or services; meddlesome, esp. in a highhanded or overbearing way

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sedulous

Diligent in application or pursuit; constant, steady, and persevering in business or in endeavors to effect an object; steadily industrious; assiduous.

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unengaged (antonym)

Not engaged.

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engage

Engage is defined as to get someone interested in something or to have a conversation or discussion with someone.

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free (antonym)

Not bound, fastened, or attached: