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
