Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
busywork
noun
/ˈbɪziˌwɜrk/
Definition
Effortful activities that seem productive but may have little or no actual value or contribution to a goal.
Examples
- Instead of making real progress on the project, they were just doing busywork all day.
- She filled her schedule with busywork to avoid the more challenging tasks at hand.
Meaning
Tasks that occupy time and energy without meaningful results or achievements.
Synonyms
- futile tasks
- time-wasting activities
- unproductive labor
