Definition of "burned-out" [burned-out]

Worn out or exhausted, especially as a result of long-term stress. (adjective)

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Use "burned-out" in a sentence

"On October 6, 1976, at approximately 2 a.m., Adolph Lyons, a twenty-four-year-old African-American man, was stopped by four Los Angeles police officers for driving with a burned-out tail-light."
"Syrian government TV showed images of burned-out cars and buildings in Jisr al-Shughour Monday, claiming that army troops captured the town from “armed gangs” and were welcomed by residents with open arms."
"Why did you decide to shy away from the burned-out, tormented cop and create soccer dad type guys?"

Words like "burned-out"

burned out(predicate)

burnt out(predicate)

burnt-out destroyed

exhausted fagged fatigued

played out(predicate)

played-out(prenominal)

spent tired unserviceable

washed out(predicate)

washed-out(prenominal)

worn-out

worn-out(prenominal)