burned-out

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burned-out

A firefighter surveys a row of burned-out houses.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Destroyed or badly damaged by fire: "burned-out" describes something that has been consumed or severely harmed by flames.
    • Inoperative due to heat or friction: "burned-out" can describe a mechanical or electrical component that has ceased to function because of overheating or excessive wear.
    • Exhausted from prolonged stress: "burned-out" describes a person who is completely drained of energy and motivation due to long-term physical or emotional strain.
Usage Examples

  • Destroyed by fire:

    • Firefighters surveyed the burned-out shell of the building.
    • They found only burned-out vehicles at the crash site.

  • Inoperative due to heat/friction:

    • The motor is burned-out and needs to be replaced.
    • A burned-out light bulb flickered before going dark.

  • Exhausted from stress:

    • After working 80-hour weeks for a year, she felt completely burned-out.
    • Many healthcare workers are burned-out from the constant pressure.
Advanced Usage
  • "burned-out case": a person who is completely exhausted and has lost all enthusiasm, often used in professional contexts.
    • He used to be passionate, but now he's just a burned-out case.
Variants and Related Words

  • Burn out (verb phrase): to stop functioning from overheating or to become exhausted.

    • The engine is going to burn out if you don't add oil.
    • Without a vacation, you will burn out.

  • Burnout (noun): the state of being burned-out, especially physical or emotional exhaustion.

    • Job burnout is a serious issue in high-stress industries.
Synonyms
  • Destroyed by fire: charred, gutted, fire-damaged.
  • Inoperative: broken, defective, fried (slang).
  • Exhausted: drained, fatigued, spent, weary.
Related Phrases
  • To be burned out on something: to have lost all interest or enthusiasm for something due to overexposure or exhaustion from it.
    • I'm completely burned out on social media; I need a break.
burned-out

A firefighter surveys a row of burned-out houses.

Adjective
  1. destroyed or badly damaged by fire
    • a row of burned houses
    • a charred bit of burnt wood
    • a burned-over site in the forest
    • barricaded the street with burnt-out cars
  2. inoperative as a result of heat or friction
    • a burned-out picture tube
  3. exhausted as a result of longtime stress
    • she was burned-out before she was 30

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