BURN OUT Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

burnout 1 of 2

noun

ˈbərn-ˌau̇t

Definition of burnout

as in exhaustion

a complete depletion of energy or strength people in that job often suffer burnout and have to retire at a relatively early age

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burn out

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verb

as in to wear

to use up all the physical energy of working 12-hour days at that job just burned me out

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Recent Examples of burnout

Noun

First and foremost, breaks from the stress and toil of work are essential components of healing from burnout. — Dj Didonna, Time, 13 July 2026 The version of burnout Brunner sees most often in high-achieving women does not always look like collapse. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 July 2026

Verb

For anyone burned out on the same restaurant rotation, these are the kinds of nights out that make a Tuesday feel different from a Thursday. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 The castles burnt out one after another amid the joyous cries of the multitude. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for burnout

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Noun

According to Ferreiro, structured breaks can improve cognitive performance and help reduce the risk of emotional exhaustion.

— Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Anger, isolation, and exhaustion are endemic to each tennis era, as much a part of the game as the fuzz on the balls.

— Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

Definition of exhaustion

Verb

On Saturday, while wearing a crisp, new black Portland Trail Blazers polo shirt, Morant talked of fresh starts, a rejuvenated and nature-loving version of himself and the desire to change narratives.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Norwegian fans wore red and blue, Viking helmets and Haaland shirts.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Definition of wear

Noun

If testosterone levels are too low, at any age, this can lead to muscle and bone weakness, fatigue, and decline in libido.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Warning signs worth flagging to a doctor include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, severe daytime fatigue, persistent low mood, rapid heart rate and unexplained weight changes.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Definition of fatigue

Verb

Massive explosions lit up the night sky as ballistic missiles and drones hammered parts of the city, killing at least 14 people in the city and three others in the surrounding region, with dozens more wounded, city officials said.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Alicent and Helaena will be held prisoner until Aemond is found and killed.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of kill

Verb

About half of Florida's 242 death row inmates have exhausted their appeals and could see their death warrant issued at any time.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Norton was deeply moved by audience members who spoke to him after, but he was also exhausted by the emotional and physical strain of the show.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026

Definition of exhaust

Verb

The game slows not only because bodies tire more quickly, but because players begin pacing themselves earlier — conserving energy for the moments that matter most.

— Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Definition of tire

Verb

Conwell drained a three on his first shot but then missed six in a row, before hitting another three late in the third quarter.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
The promotion dropped on Monday, June 29 and almost immediately, the original $150,000 budget allocated to the promotion was drained —covering some 25,000 pulls.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of drain

Verb

Hiking clubs as a new dating scene Singles worn out by dating apps are also finding their way to hiking clubs, and psychotherapists say the format is uniquely suited to romantic connection.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Little by little, basic supplies, such as boots and uniforms, were no longer being replaced when they got worn out.

— Juan Carlos Albarran, The Conversation, 13 July 2026

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