burned out — extremely tired and lacking energy due to overwork or stress
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely tired and lacking energy due to overwork or stress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɜːrnd aʊt/
Example Sentences
- My phone battery isn't the only thing that's burned out - I am too!
- The doctor advised taking a vacation before becoming completely burned out.
- Even superheroes get burned out - that's why Superman takes breaks in his Fortress of Solitude.
burned out
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbɜːrnd aʊt/]
extremely tired and lacking energy due to overwork or stress
After months of overtime, she felt completely burned out at her desk.
She's burned out - nothing turned out as planned, and she's learned doubt!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'burned out' combines the past participle of the verb 'burn' (from Old English 'birnan', meaning to be on fire) with the adverb 'out', creating a metaphorical expression derived from the literal image of a candle or flame being completely consumed and extinguished. This figurative usage emerged in the late 19th century to describe the exhaustion of physical or emotional energy.
Breakdown
burned (past participle of burn, meaning combusted or consumed) + out (away, completely) = the state of having one's energy, resources, or passion completely exhausted or depleted.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone battery isn't the only thing that's burned out - I am too!”
“The doctor advised taking a vacation before becoming completely burned out.”
“Even superheroes get burned out - that's why Superman takes breaks in his Fortress of Solitude.”
“Students often feel burned out during exam season.”
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