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fed up

[ˌfed ˈʌp ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

feeling

Fed up means extremely annoyed, bored, or frustrated with a situation or person.

Synonyms

annoyed, bored, frustrated.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
fed up	This expression is used when someone is feeling very tired and irritated by a situation that has been ongoing and they can no longer tolerate it. I'm fed up with all these meetings She's fed up with his constant lies
frustrated	Frustrated is used when someone feels upset or discouraged due to being unable to do something or achieve a goal despite trying hard. I'm frustrated by the lack of progress on this project She feels frustrated because she can't solve the math problem
annoyed	This word is appropriate for situations where someone is slightly angry or irritated by something or someone. He gets annoyed when people talk during movies I'm annoyed by the loud music from the neighbor's party
bored	This term is used when someone is feeling uninterested, often due to a lack of stimulation or exciting activity. I'm bored with this book The lecture was so long that everyone seemed bored

Examples of usage

I'm fed up with all this waiting!
She's fed up with his constant excuses.

^{Context #2 | Phrasal verb}

action

Fed up can also be used as a phrasal verb meaning to be tired of or have had enough of something.

Synonyms

had enough of, sick of, tired of.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
fed up	Used when someone is very annoyed or dissatisfied with a situation. Often implies a feeling of having endured something for a long time. I'm fed up with doing all the chores around the house. She was fed up with the constant delays.
tired of	Indicates weariness or boredom with someone or something that has been around for a while. I'm tired of eating the same food every day. She got tired of his constant complaining.
sick of	Used to express strong annoyance or disgust towards something that has been ongoing for a while. Often carries a negative connotation. I'm sick of your lies! They're sick of their daily routine.
had enough of	Indicates that someone can no longer tolerate a situation. Usually implies that the person has reached their limit. I've had enough of this noisy environment. He's had enough of her excuses.

Examples of usage

I'm fed up with this job.
She's fed up with all the drama.

Translations

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Origin of 'fed up'

The phrase 'fed up' originated in the 19th century in Britain, with 'fed' meaning 'sated or tired of' and 'up' intensifying the feeling. It has since become a common expression in English to convey frustration or annoyance.