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

And it’s been established that violence drives burnout, turnover and the departure of clinicians from the profession entirely. — Jason Fass, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Apart from physical injury, continuous competition without mental downtime frequently leads to early psychological burnout and eventual dropouts. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

Ngy worked construction and fished in his free time, eventually burning out after too many layoffs and inconsistent work following the housing crash of 2008. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2026

Hunter Mahan walked away from the PGA Tour in 2021 and has been open about being completely burnt out on all things involved with the non-stop grind of professional golf. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026