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

At the same time Maryland is attempting to regulate insurer AI aggressively, healthcare systems themselves are rapidly deploying AI internally to address physician burnout, staffing shortages, administrative overload and operational inefficiencies. —

Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026 With burnout, anxiety and overwhelm dominating wellness conversations, readers want to know how famous faces actually cope with stress — and many of them point to the same answer: exercise. —

Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026

Verb

Better focus, fewer mistakes, stronger ideas, healthier people, and a culture that doesn’t burn out its best employees. —

William Jones june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026 But like many residents, Leo-Omine was burned out by this year’s ballot. —

Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for burnout

Recent Examples of Synonyms for burnout

Noun

Eventually, Nomkhitha’s exhaustion and fury at having her home violated overpowered her fear.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Early physical symptoms of heat illness may be mistaken for fatigue, thirst or exhaustion, according to Joslin.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026