burnout

noun
UK: /ˈbɜːnaʊt/
US: /ˈbɜːrnaʊt/

  1. Extreme tiredness and lack of energy or enthusiasm for something.

    1. She feels burnout at work.
    2. Burnout is a common problem among healthcare workers due to the intense pressure.

  2. The state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress.

    1. He suffered burnout after years of overwork.
    2. The constant demands of the job led to burnout, and she had to take a leave of absence.

Synonyms

exhaustion fatigue lassitude apathy
burnout intransitive-verb

  1. To become extremely tired and unable to function effectively due to prolonged stress.

    1. I might burnout if I keep working this hard.
    2. She burned out after working long hours for several months without a break.

  2. To become exhausted and lose motivation due to prolonged stress or overwork.

    1. Many teachers burnout due to heavy workloads.
    2. If you don't manage your time effectively, you will burnout very quickly in this role.
burnout adjective

  1. Completely exhausted and lacking motivation due to prolonged stress.

    1. I'm feeling burnout today.
    2. She felt burnout after working on the project for so long.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "burnout" in English means: Extreme tiredness and lack of energy or enthusiasm for something., The state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress..

The phonetic transcription of "burnout" is /ˈbɜːnaʊt/ in British English and /ˈbɜːrnaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "burnout": exhaustion, fatigue, lassitude, apathy.

Example usage of "burnout": "She feels burnout at work.". More examples on the page.