B2nounworkpsychology
US/ˈbɜːrn.aʊt/
UK/ˈbɜːn.aʊt/
a state of extreme tiredness and stress caused by working too hard for a long time
In context
After years of long hours, she suffered burnout and took a month off.
Managers should watch for signs of burnout in their teams.
Taking regular vacations is a simple way to prevent burnout.
Words that go with burnout
verb + noun
- suffer burnoutNurses often suffer burnout during busy winters.
- prevent burnoutFlexible hours can help prevent burnout.
- avoid burnoutTo avoid burnout, he set strict work hours.
noun + preposition
- signs of burnoutConstant tiredness is one of the signs of burnout.
- risk of burnoutTeachers face a high risk of burnout.
noun + noun
- employee burnoutEmployee burnout costs companies a lot each year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am burnout.Correct: I am burned out. / I have burnout.