Fed up: meaning, definitions and examples

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fed up

 

[ หŒfed หˆสŒp ]

Adjective / Phrasal verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

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

Synonyms

annoyed, bored, frustrated.

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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.

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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

Translations of the word "fed up" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cansado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเค• เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรผde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lelah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะพะผะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmฤ™czony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็–ฒใ‚ŒใŸ (tsukareta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fatiguรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cansado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yorgun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๊ณคํ•œ (pigonhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ unavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดฏไบ† (lรจi le)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ utrujen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพreyttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ัˆะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yorฤŸun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cansado

Etymology

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.