Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

burned-out

Adjective
/ˈbɜrnˌdaʊt/
Definition
Experiencing physical or emotional exhaustion due to prolonged stress or overwork.
Examples
  • After working long hours without a break, she felt completely burned-out and needed a vacation.
  • The burned-out teacher decided to take a sabbatical to recharge and refocus.
  • He recognized signs of being burned-out when he lost interest in activities he once enjoyed.
Meaning
The state of being emotionally, physically, and mentally depleted, often as a result of excessive demands and pressures in work or life.
Synonyms
  • exhausted
  • fatigued
  • overworked
  • worn out
  • depleted