Busy synonyms

occupied

Reserved, engaged.

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having other fish to fry

Engaged

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tireless

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

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bustling

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

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hectic

Hectic is defined as being overly busy or full of 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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overelaborate

Excessively elaborate.

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prying

Insistently or impertinently curious or inquisitive:

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diligent (related)

Performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.

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attentive

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

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with a patient

Engaged

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lively

Full of life; active; vigorous

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employed

Used

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meddlesome

Meddling or inclined to meddle; interfering

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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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meddling

That meddles.

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interfering

Officious

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butting-in

Officious

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active (related)

Being in physical motion:

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elaborate (related)

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

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industrious

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

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intent

The definition of intent is being focused on something.

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laborious

(Archaic) Industrious; hardworking

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officious

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

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vibrant

Throbbing with life and activity; lively

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on an assignment; with a customer

Engaged

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already taken

In use

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forward

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

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fussy

Easily upset; given to bouts of ill temper:

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engaged

Not at leisure; occupied; employed; busy

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humming

That buzzes, drones, or hums

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working

That suffices but requires additional work.

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energetic

Of or relating to energy.

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cluttered

Scattered with a disorderly mixture of objects; littered

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idle (antonym)

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

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unemployed (antonym)

Not being used; idle.

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unoccupied (antonym)

Not being used:

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free (antonym)

Generous; liberal.

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not in use (antonym)

In use

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rented (related)

In use

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ornate (related)

Elaborately, heavily, and often excessively ornamented.

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absorbed

Taken in, sucked up, assimilated, etc.

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assiduous

Diligent; persevering

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at work

Engaged

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brisk

Stimulating or invigorating.

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distracting

Engaged

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dynamic

Changing; active; in motion.

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engrossed

Preoccupied with something to the exclusion of everything else.

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frantic

In a state of panic, worry, frenzy or rush.

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nosy

(Informal) Given to prying; inquisitive

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operose

Industrious; diligent.

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persevering

Tending to persevere.

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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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swamped

Very busy; having too much to do

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unavailable

Not available, accessible, or at hand.

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untiring

Not tiring or ceasing; indefatigable or persistent:

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assiduity

Constant personal attention and often obsequious solicitude.

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engagement

The action of engaging or the state of being engaged:

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operosity

Laboriousness

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sedulity

The quality or fact of being sedulous

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inactive (antonym)

Not affecting the plane of polarized light: said of some isomers of certain optically active crystalline substances

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lazy (antonym)

Requiring little or no effort.

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unbusy (antonym)

Not busy

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quiet (antonym)

Restrained, as in style; understated:

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unengaged (antonym)

Not engaged.

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crowded

Filled near or to capacity:

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employ

Employ is defined as to give someone work for pay, or to put someone or something to use.

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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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occupy

(Military) To have, or to have taken, possession or control of (a territory).

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action (related)

Designating or of a type of film characterized by a fast-paced plot, a series of suspenseful confrontations, violent fight and chase scenes, etc.

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simple (related)

Easy to understand, do, or carry out:

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busybodied

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

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in-use

Currently being used

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self-appointed

Appointed by oneself.

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involved

The definition of involved is complicated or confusing, or participating in, or connected with a close relationship.

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tied-up

Occupied; busy

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in conference

Engaged

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in a meeting

Engaged

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in the field

Engaged

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etc.; on duty

Engaged

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on-the-job

(Slang) Having sex

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on-the-move

Changing location

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on-the-run

(Idiomatic) Constantly traveling or moving from place to place.

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on the road

Engaged

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hard-working

Tending to work with ardour

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buried in

Engaged

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busy-as-a-bee

(Simile) Very active; working constantly.

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hustling

Engaged

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up to one's ears

Engaged

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up to one's neck

Engaged

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up to one's eyeballs

Engaged

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on the go

Being started.

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on the jump

Engaged

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hard at it

Engaged

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having many irons in the fire

Engaged

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in someone else's possession

In use

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full

Having a great deal or many:

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curious

Fuller

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snoopy

Given to snooping.

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pushy

(Informal) Annoyingly aggressive and persistent

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available (antonym)

Readily obtainable.

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hopping

Very busy or active

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happy (related)

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pleasant (related)

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