ˈbizēnə̇s, -zin- noun
( -es )
Etymology: busy (I) + -ness
: the quality or state of being busy
his presence caused a marked increase in busyness on the staff — J.G.Cozzens
often : the condition or appearance of busily engaging in some trivial, unproductive, or meaningless labor or activity
sterile busyness … has crept into the colleges and universities — Robert Ulich
his main object in life was to combine an elaborate obstructionist policy with an appearance of intense busyness and affability — J.B.D.Cotter
ceremonial and vacuous busyness — Mary McCarthy