Synonyms for "overburdened." Too busy synonyms So occupied. Extremely busy. Very busy had a lot on his plate. Extremely occupied They are always rushing from one activity to the next. They are always on the go. Their acquaintances complain that they work too many hours or take on too many initiatives. Sometimes it is out of need, but more often than not, it is by choice. I am readily classed as belonging to the second type. By choice, I keep myself occupied. If you're in a relationship and someone can't find time to spend out with you, they're probably not interested in you. When you are passionately interested in someone, you always find time to see them. Vote and tell us what you think is the ideal response when someone claims they're too busy to see you. Someone who works so hard at one activity that they have no time for other activities or thoughts and feelings. This is someone who strives for achievement and puts a lot of pressure on oneself to achieve a lot of things.