burned-out

adjective

ˈbərnd-ˈau̇t 

ˈbərnt-ˈau̇t

variants or burnt-out

ˈbərnt-ˈau̇t 

1

: worn-out

also : exhausted

2

: destroyed by fire

a burned-out building

Synonyms of burned-out

• tired
• exhausted
• weary
• drained

Examples of burned-out in a Sentence

I'm feeling so burned-out that I can't wait for vacation

Recent Examples on the Web

Replace and recycle burned-out or flickering bulbs. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Among the many other programmes, the three-day Feel Alive Again programme is suited to those suffering the after effects of the pandemic or generally burnt-out from the pace of 21st-century life. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026

Americans are burned-out, frustrated, and hunting for scapegoats. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026

The pressure to fill programs with demanding quadruple jumps and triple axels, while innovating the sport, prompted Liu to retire, burnt-out, at 16. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for burned-out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout

Kids Definition

burned-out

adjective

ˈbərnd-ˈau̇t, 

ˈbərnt-

variants or burnt-out

ˈbərnt-

1

: worn-out sense 2

2

: destroyed by fire

a burned-out building