Burnout

/bˈɜːna‍ʊt/

/ˈbɝˌnaʊt/

[noun]

Burnout

[NOUN]

‌the state of being physically tired after working too hard or mentally exhausted after a prolonged period of stress

Examples

1. The athlete knew that overtraining could lead to burnout and injury, so she balanced intense workouts with rest and recovery, as she believed that honey in excess is no longer sweet.

2. She needs to prioritize her work and stretch her arm no further than her sleeve will reach to avoid burnout.

3. My grandfather always said early ripe, early rotten when talking about child prodigies, believing that their early success often led to burnout or disappointment later in life.

4. The coach knew that pushing his players too hard could lead to injury and burnout, so he took care to balance training with rest and recovery, believing that it is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock not skin it.