Battle Fatigue

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈbætəl fəˈtiːɡ/

Definitions of battle fatigue

noun a condition of emotional and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged exposure to stressful situations, especially combat

Example Sentences

A1 Soldiers can experience battle fatigue after being in combat for a long time.

A2 The soldier showed signs of battle fatigue after serving multiple tours in the war zone.

B1 Counseling services are available for military personnel suffering from battle fatigue.

B2 Treatment options for battle fatigue may include therapy and medication.

C1 The effects of battle fatigue can have long-lasting consequences on a person's mental health.

C2 Military leaders need to be aware of the signs of battle fatigue in their troops and provide support accordingly.

Examples of battle fatigue in a Sentence

formal The soldiers exhibited symptoms of battle fatigue after months of intense combat.

informal After multiple deployments, many soldiers are dealing with battle fatigue.

slang Man, I'm so burnt out from this deployment, I've got major battle fatigue.

figurative Working long hours without a break can lead to a form of battle fatigue in the office.

Grammatical Forms of battle fatigue

plural

battle fatigues

comparative

more battle fatigued

superlative

most battle fatigued

present tense

battle fatigues

future tense

will battle fatigue

perfect tense

have battle fatigued

continuous tense

is battle fatiguing

singular

battle fatigue

positive degree

battle fatigued

infinitive

to battle fatigue

gerund

battling fatigue

participle

battled fatigued

Origin and Evolution of battle fatigue

First Known Use: 1915 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'battle fatigue' originated during World War I as a way to describe the psychological impact of combat on soldiers.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'battle fatigue' evolved into 'shell shock' during World War II, then 'combat stress reaction' in the Vietnam War, and finally 'post-traumatic stress disorder' (PTSD) in modern times.