hectic
word
/ˈhɛktɪk/
/hˈɛktɪk/
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 - ajetreadoPortuguese (BR): agitado - corridoPortuguese (PT): agitado - frenéticoChinese (Simplified): 忙乱的 - 紧张的Chinese (Traditional): 忙亂的 - 緊張的Hindi: अराजक - बेहद व्यस्तArabic: محموم - مزدحمBengali: ব্যস্ত - হট্টগোলপূর্ণRussian: суматошный - напряжённый - очень занятыйJapanese: 慌ただしい - バタバタしたVietnamese: bận rộn - náo nhiệt - căng thẳngKorean: 정신없는 - 아주 바쁜Turkish: yoğun - telaşlıUrdu: مصروف - ہلچل بھراIndonesian: sibuk sekali - penuh kesibukan
Example Sentences
It gets so hectic in the city during rush hour.
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My schedule is really hectic this week.
basic
After a hectic week, I just want a quiet weekend at home.
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Today was a hectic day at work.
basic
The airport was hectic this morning.
basic
Sorry I missed your call—things have been pretty hectic lately.
natural