burned-out

American  

[burnd-out] / ˈbɜrndˈaʊt /

Also burnt-out

adjective

1. rendered unserviceable or ineffectual by maximum use; consumed.

   Check your outdoor lights and replace any burned-out bulbs.

2. exhausted or made listless through overwork, stress, or intemperance.

3. deprived of one's regular place to live, work, etc., by a destructive fire.

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Etymology

Origin of burned-out

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Haney said it’s also timely in the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton fires, since data show that investors are flooding the market for burned-out lots, replacing longtime locals.

From Los Angeles Times

I had met with Zack a couple of months ago at her burned-out property, where she had cherished her garden, her courtyard, and the rambling flow of the 100-year-old Mediterranean-revival home.

From Los Angeles Times

On his way, about 30 miles from Russian positions, he passed burned-out supply trucks, including those loaded with gasoline and bread.

From The Wall Street Journal

Snow-covered roads are littered with burned-out pickup trucks.

From The Wall Street Journal

For burned-out white-collar workers, it has become a popular midcareer fantasy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• annoyed
• bored
• distressed
• drained
• exasperated
• fatigued
• irritated
• overworked
• sleepy
• stale