burned out

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Completely used up or worn out, especially after prolonged use.

  - "The car engine was burned out after years of heavy use."
  - "Many employees were feeling burned out from the long hours at work."

• adjective

  2. (Of a person) exhausted and unable to continue with work or other activities.

  - "The teacher was burned out from teaching large classes all day."
  - "I'm feeling burned out and need a break."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with burned out
drought , frought , brought

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Variants

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burned-out , burnt-out , burn out , burned out , burning out , burns out , burnt out

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Forms

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burned-out, burns out, burned outs

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Etymology

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The term 'burned out' is believed to have originated from the idea of something being completely used up or exhausted, much like a burnt-out light bulb.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'burned out' was first used in the English language during the late 1800s.

2. In the medical field, 'burned out' is sometimes used to describe individuals who have experienced secondary traumatic stress due to their work with traumatized patients.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emotional exhaustion: A state of prolonged stress or overwork leading to feelings of fatigue, irritability, and reduced performance.

2. Compassion fatigue: A condition experienced by caregivers and helpers, characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion, detachment, and reduced effectiveness.

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Culture

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The term 'burned out' has been used extensively in popular culture to describe individuals who have reached a state of emotional, physical, or mental exhaustion. It has been explored in various forms of literature, music, and art, often highlighting the importance of self-care and recovery.

How to Memorize "burned out"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car engine that has been used for years without being replaced or maintained. Visualize the engine's parts worn down and not functioning properly. This is what it means for something to be burned out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'burned out' with feelings of exhaustion, fatigue, and being completely used up.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'BURNS OUT' to remember the definition: Burned Out = Used Up, Not Functioning Properly.

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