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Burn-out

Noun

Definition: A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or frustration.

Sample Sentence: After working non-stop for months, she finally reached a point of burn-out and had to take a long vacation.

Verb

Definition: To cause to become exhausted or lose enthusiasm, typically as a result of excessive work or stress.

Sample Sentence: The demanding job burned him out, and he decided it was time for a career change.

Adjective

Definition: Describing someone who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, or depleted due to excessive work or stress.

Sample Sentence: She showed signs of burn-out and desperately needed to take a break to recharge.

Popular Usage

Definition: A commonly experienced condition by individuals working in high-pressure environments or facing intense stress.

Sample Sentence: The corporate culture often contributes to burn-out among employees due to long hours and high expectations.

Local Usage

Definition: A term used in a specific region or community to refer to exhaustion or fatigue due to local circumstances.

Sample Sentence: In the local farming community, burn-out is often experienced during harvest season when the workload becomes overwhelming.

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