BURN OUT Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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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

Protect your energy instead of undermining feelings of burnout. —

Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 This puts them at significant risk of experiencing physical and mental strain that can lead to burnout and leaving the workforce before retirement age. —

Kate Perepezko, The Conversation, 8 May 2026

Verb

Founders often burn out trying to be both the visionary and the integrator, roles requiring distinct skills. —

Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Don't let the fire burn out on this deal. —

Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for burnout

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Noun

The result can appear not only as exhaustion, but also irritability, decreased concentration, emotional numbing, sleep disruption, and heightened anxiety.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Korkosz said the challenge is not only violence, but exhaustion.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026