Synonyms of burnout

burnout 1 of 2

noun

ˈbərn-ˌau̇t 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhaustion
• fatigue
• collapse
• tiredness
• weariness
• disablement
• prostration
• weakness
• lassitude
• frazzle
• faintness
• impotence
• lethargy
• debility
• feebleness
• inertia
• debilitation
• infirmity
• enervation
• slumber
• apathy
• stupor
• frailty
• listlessness
• languor
• sluggishness
• overfatigue
• passivity
• torpor
• enfeeblement
• torpidity
• frailness
• passiveness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejuvenation
• revitalization
• refreshment
• energy
• vigor
• dash
• vitality
• drive
• starch
• pep
• power
• bounce
• muscle
• punch
• strength
• sap
• ginger
• zip
• rejuvenescence
• go
• liveliness
• zing
• snap
• verve
• vim
• potency
• might
• vivacity
• spiritedness
• puissance
• briskness
• vivaciousness
• sprightliness
• jauntiness

burn out

2 of 2

verb

as in to wear

to use up all the physical energy of

working 12-hour days at that job just burned me out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wear
• kill
• exhaust
• tire
• drain
• wear out
• wash out
• knock out
• bust
• tucker (out)
• weary
• wear to a frazzle
• harass
• waste
• break
• fatigue
• do in
• outwear
• fag
• do up
• weaken
• frazzle
• sap
• debilitate
• enfeeble
• enervate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activate
• strengthen
• energize
• rest
• relax
• rejuvenate
• invigorate
• unwind
• vitalize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of burnout

Noun

Research published by the National Library of Medicine has also linked work-family conflict with higher levels of stress and burnout among working mothers. — Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Yet despite their clear burnout, most can’t afford to simply quit; not with the cost of living squeezing every paycheck, AI already closing in on entry-level roles, and one of the toughest job markets in years waiting on the other side. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Verb

The pressure was the main catalyst to burning out, just talking about me personally. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026

Another method is to cut off oxygen to the fire by using a snuffing lid, then let the fire burn out naturally. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026