Hectic Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈhɛktɪk/

HEK-tik

UK

/hˈɛktɪk/

HEK-tik

Definition

Very busy, full of activity, and sometimes a bit chaotic or stressful.

Usage & Nuances

Common in informal and neutral contexts to describe days, schedules, or places. Often used with 'schedule', 'day', 'life', or 'pace'. Implies not just busy, but somewhat stressful or overwhelming.

• Spanish: agitado - frenético - ajetreado
• Portuguese (BR): agitado - corrido
• Portuguese (PT): agitado - frenético
• Chinese (Simplified): 忙乱的 - 紧张的
• Chinese (Traditional): 忙亂的 - 緊張的
• Hindi: अराजक - बेहद व्यस्त
• Arabic: محموم - مزدحم
• Bengali: ব্যস্ত - হট্টগোলপূর্ণ
• Russian: суматошный - напряжённый - очень занятый
• Japanese: 慌ただしい - バタバタした
• Vietnamese: bận rộn - náo nhiệt - căng thẳng
• Korean: 정신없는 - 아주 바쁜
• Turkish: yoğun - telaşlı
• Urdu: مصروف - ہلچل بھرا
• Indonesian: sibuk sekali - penuh kesibukan

Example Sentences

Today was a hectic day at work.

basic

The airport was hectic this morning.

basic

My schedule is really hectic this week.

basic

It gets so hectic in the city during rush hour.

natural

Sorry I missed your call—things have been pretty hectic lately.

natural

After a hectic week, I just want a quiet weekend at home.

natural