noun
Internet Slang
Burnout
/ˈbɜːrnaʊt/ · noun · informal
Total physical and mental exhaustion from prolonged stress, usually work.
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Definitions
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Increasingly discussed as a serious wellbeing issue.
“Hustle culture leads straight to burnout.”
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A state where you can't function or care anymore.
“Burnout hit and I couldn't open my laptop.”
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3
Deep exhaustion and detachment caused by chronic overwork.
“Three crunch months back to back gave me burnout.”
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Burnout In A Sentence
Burnout is real, take the break.
I'm running on burnout fumes.
Recovering from burnout takes time.
Origin & Usage
A psychological term from the 1970s that went mainstream as work-stress discourse grew, especially among younger workers.
People Also Ask
What does burnout mean?
Burnout is total physical and mental exhaustion from prolonged stress, usually work.
What causes burnout?
Chronic overwork, stress, and lack of rest are common causes.
What does burnout mean on TikTok?
On TikTok burnout is discussed as a serious wellbeing and work-culture issue.
How do you recover from burnout?
Rest, boundaries, and reducing stress over time, often with support.
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