Synonyms of burned-out

burned-out 1 of 2

adjective

ˈbərnd-ˈau̇t 

variants or burnt-out

as in tired

depleted in strength, energy, or freshness

I'm feeling so burned-out that I can't wait for vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tired
• exhausted
• weary
• drained
• worn
• dead
• wearied
• jaded
• beaten
• fatigued
• beat
• spent
• limp
• bleary
• worn-out
• worn to a frazzle
• washed-out
• prostrate
• bushed
• wiped out
• done
• tapped out
• knackered
• aweary
• pooped
• sleepy
• overworked
• logy
• all in
• broken-down
• played out
• tuckered (out)
• weakened
• overtaxed
• debilitated
• enfeebled
• enervated
• run-down
• sapped
• drowsy
• lethargic
• sluggish
• overfatigued
• heavy
• enervate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unwearied
• fresh
• rested
• rejuvenated
• relaxed
• refreshed
• active
• energetic
• tireless
• revitalized
• strong
• strengthened
• peppy
• invigorated
• vitalized
• weariless

burned out

2 of 2

verb

variants or burnt out

past tense of burn out

as in killed

to use up all the physical energy of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• killed
• wore
• tired
• exhausted
• drained
• knocked out
• washed out
• busted
• wore out
• tuckered (out)
• did in
• harassed
• wearied
• outwore
• fatigued
• wasted
• broke
• wore to a frazzle
• did up
• frazzled
• fagged
• weakened
• sapped
• enfeebled
• debilitated
• enervated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activated
• strengthened
• energized
• rested
• relaxed
• rejuvenated
• invigorated
• vitalized
• unwound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of burned-out

Adjective

Americans are burned-out, frustrated, and hunting for scapegoats. —Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026

The pressure to fill programs with demanding quadruple jumps and triple axels, while innovating the sport, prompted Liu to retire, burnt-out, at 16. —Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026

Streets are empty, and some streets have burnt-out vehicles on the medians in the aftermath of the violence that erupted after the drug lord's death. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026

The burned-out, rusty remnants of a walk-in vault squat in the center of the structure. —Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026

Fear challenged that faith as the family walked past more corpses and burned-out houses. —Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025

While young people reportedly feel burnt-out by dating apps, Strava’s Year in Sport: Trend Report last year reported a 59% increase in running club participation globally in 2024. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025

Many are tired of seeing their generation framed as burnt-out or irrelevant. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025

With so much pressure to parent perfectly, many parents feel burnt-out trying to adhere too strictly to gentle parenting practices, according to Pezalla’s research. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 22 May 2025

Verb

Gross was reported missing in April 2018; her car was found burned out days later. —Patrick Damp, CBS News, 1 May 2026

Zoe Zannos was in their final year of school for graphic design and already burned out. —Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026

On the way to leaving that mark, however, the Mooney Suzuki got burned out. —Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026

Maybe you’re overworked, burned out or realizing your current system just isn’t sustainable. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026

Much of the debris is piled and burned out of fire season. —Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026

Bobb as Joe Bebar, a veteran patrol officer, burned out and angry at a world that’s angry at him. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026

The exhaust hood had two burnt out lights. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026

But for team leaders who are feeling burnt out or overwhelmed with their job, workplace strategist Daisy Auger-Domínguez has advice on how to regain some of your joy at work. —Harvard Business Review, 1 Apr. 2026