burnout

[ burn-out ]

noun

1. a fire that is totally destructive of something.
2. Also burn-out. fatigue, frustration, or apathy resulting from prolonged stress, overwork, or intense activity.
3. Rocketry.
   1. the termination of effective combustion in a rocket engine, due to exhaustion of propellant.
   2. the end of the powered portion of a rocket's flight.
4. Electricity. the breakdown of a lamp, motor, or other electrical device due to the heat created by the current flowing through it.

Word History and Origins

Origin of burnout¹

First recorded in 1900–05; noun use of verb phrase burn out

Example Sentences

“There would have been less burnout - there would have been less psychological impact,” she said.

From BBC

"The art of neurologic diagnosis requires meticulous observation, with careful attention paid to a patient's history, physical examination and neuroimaging. However, resident physicians face heavy workloads, burnout and emotional exhaustion due to the challenging nature of their training. These stressors have the potential to hinder residents' observational skills," explained first and corresponding author Tatiana Greige, MD, a former neurology resident at BMC.

From Science Daily

That message struck a chord with other young people in the city of 12.6 million people, at a time when many in China complain of burnout from an overly-competitive job market.

From BBC

He has also experienced periods of ill health which he now believes to be autistic burnout.

From BBC

An illustrator from Bristol, who felt on the "edge of burnout" before being diagnosed with ADHD, is calling for increased awareness of the condition in the workplace.

From BBC

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