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

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

Verb

Attempting to be all things to all people is a recipe for feeling burnt out and resentful, and your best people-pleasing efforts could surely backfire. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Sources additionally say that officers have burnt out while working overtime month after month — all on top of functioning in an already tense and dangerous environment, likening the situation to a powder keg ready to blow. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026