exhaustion
noun
ex·haus·tion
ig-ˈzȯs-chən 
: the act or process of exhausting : the state of being exhausted
Synonyms
Examples of exhaustion in a Sentence
He worked to the point of complete exhaustion.
the exhaustion of our natural resources
Recent Examples on the Web
There is even a condition identified as Relocation Depression, with symptoms that can include sadness and exhaustion.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Taking mini breaks can help prevent burnout and severe exhaustion or mental health episodes, according to Joseph.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Those thoughts can take many forms: fear of being made fun of at school, worrying something bad is about to happen, or not liking yourself, for example.
Especially for younger kids, feelings in the body like stomachaches, headaches and exhaustion can act as signals of mental health issues.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
The study, published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, examined the work life and exercise habits of more than 500 employees to assess if physical activity affected emotional exhaustion and job satisfaction.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Taking mini breaks can help prevent burnout and severe exhaustion or mental health episodes, according to Joseph.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Those thoughts can take many forms: fear of being made fun of at school, worrying something bad is about to happen, or not liking yourself, for example.
Especially for younger kids, feelings in the body like stomachaches, headaches and exhaustion can act as signals of mental health issues.
—Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
The study, published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, examined the work life and exercise habits of more than 500 employees to assess if physical activity affected emotional exhaustion and job satisfaction.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
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exhaustion
noun
ex·haus·tion
ig-ˈzȯs-chən
1
: the act of exhausting
2
: the state of being exhausted
Medical Definition
exhaustion
noun
ex·haus·tion
ig-ˈzȯs-chən
1
: the act or process of exhausting : the state of being exhausted
suffered from physical and mental exhaustion
see heat exhaustion
2
: neurosis following overstrain or overexertion especially in military combat
Legal Definition
exhaustion
noun
ex·haus·tion
: the act or process of exhausting
even after the exhaustion of direct appellate review—W. R. LaFave and J. H. Israel
W. R. LaFave and J. H. Israel
specifically
: exhaustion of remedies
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