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burnout

Definition

  • noun: the condition of someone who has become very physically and emotionally tired after doing a difficult job for a long time
  • noun: the cessation of operation usually of a jet or rocket engine

Examples

  • Teaching can be very stressful, and many teachers eventually suffer/experience 'burnout'.

  • the 'burnout' rate among teachers

  • a novel about academic 'burnouts'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - What? I thought we were friends. What do you mean, you... - Playtime's over, okay? - Well, why you kickin' me out, Sean? I mean, what... I mean... You're lecturin' me on life? Look at you, you fuckin' burnout. - What winds your clock? - Workin' with you. Where's your soul mate? You wanna talk (..)
    1997 Good Will Hunting