Word
burnout
US/ˈbɝˌnaʊt/
UK/bˈɜːnaʊt/
Definition
n. a state of feeling completely exhausted because you have worked too hard for too long. It makes you feel like you have no energy or interest left for your job.
n. a state of physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork. Often involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and a loss of personal identity.
Examples
“Many nurses suffer from burnout after working long shifts.”
“The company introduced a four-day work week to help employees avoid burnout and improve their mental health.”
“Psychologists suggest that professional burnout is not merely the result of long hours, but also of a perceived lack of control over one's environment and insufficient rewards for effort.”
Examples
simple
“Many nurses suffer from burnout after working long shifts.”
contextual
“The company introduced a four-day work week to help employees avoid burnout and improve their mental health.”
complex
“Psychologists suggest that professional burnout is not merely the result of long hours, but also of a perceived lack of control over one's environment and insufficient rewards for effort.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'experience', 'suffer from', or 'prevent'.
Real-World Examples
“Overwork and burnout might even increase over the coming years.” “Employees experiencing burnout are more likely to consider leaving their jobs.” Etymology
Deverbal from burn out.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
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englishreference.com/q/burnout