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

Lucas Bravo is also in talks to play a famous actor suffering from burnout. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 21 July 2026 In a sport where mental fortitude is vital, checking in with herself is second nature for Merhige and preventing burnout is a core objective. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 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 See All Example Sentences for burnout

Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout

Noun

Punch was abandoned by his mother after his birth a year ago Sunday, presumably because of exhaustion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Rescue teams must also reach the victim and remove them from the water quickly, particularly when exhaustion, cold or rough conditions could make survival more difficult.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Definition of exhaustion

Verb

Hudson was shot in the exchange with deputies but was wearing body armor and sustained minor wounds, said prosecutors.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Other breathable pieces that French girls wore during Europe’s unprecedented heatwave were boho-style maxis, like this airy Anrabess sundress.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Definition of wear

Noun

The fever and the less intense strain often presents as a headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea, and fatigue.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Subscription fatigue is real and only getting worse; according to a 2023 Harvard Business School study, nearly 75% of consumer-facing companies offer some form of subscription service.

— Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

Definition of fatigue

Verb

Two people were killed and at least five others were injured in a shooting at Seattle Center on Sunday night as the civic center complex hosted a major food festival.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 July 2026
On Saturday night, Fort Worth police shot and killed another suspect who pulled a gun on officers following a short car chase that ended near the I-35W service road on the city’s far south side, Garcia said.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Definition of kill

Verb

With little time to recover on the ball, such sequences only serve to exhaust Argentina, running low on energy to exert such pressure themselves.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 20 July 2026
This rule doesn’t apply to the high school class of 2022, many of whom exhausted their NCAA eligibility with the 2025-26 season.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of exhaust

Verb

In other words, an evening session does not just tire you out.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
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

Definition of tire

Verb

Several of the houses have a special person on staff just for the barrels, a cooper who manufactures and replaces the slats that have worn out.

— Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Relaxed pants like this pair are perfect for a long bus tour through the countryside or for wearing out to dinner—they’ll look polished without feeling uncomfortable.

— Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

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