Hectic/ˈhektɪk/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity Indicates a high level of stress or activity that might be overwhelming. I had a hectic morning with back-to-back meetings. Pro Tip 2/3Time-Sensitive Often used when time is limited and there's a lot to do. We have a hectic week ahead with the product launch. Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Experience What's hectic for one might not be for another; it's subjective. My schedule isn't hectic to me, but others might disagree.