burnout

Example Sentences

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The Seafarers' Charity cites hypervigilance, burnout, fatigue, loneliness, depression and anxiety as some of the mental strains facing the 20,000 seafarers stranded by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since February 28.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Ironically, for a song about burnout, it's exhausting to listen to.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

That high-paced environment isn’t for everyone — burnout is a frequent experience for SpaceX employees, both current and former — but it can pay off.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

In an era marked by burnout, sedentary lifestyles and rising mental-health struggles, progression offers a practical compass.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

I said, and recognized at once that I was on the brink of a dangerous condition known as retail burnout.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson