Fed up: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
fed up
[ หfed หสp ]
feeling
Fed up means extremely annoyed, bored, or frustrated with a situation or person.
Synonyms
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.
|
frustrated |
Frustrated is used when someone feels upset or discouraged due to being unable to do something or achieve a goal despite trying hard.
|
annoyed |
This word is appropriate for situations where someone is slightly angry or irritated by something or someone.
|
bored |
This term is used when someone is feeling uninterested, often due to a lack of stimulation or exciting activity.
|
Examples of usage
- I'm fed up with all this waiting!
- She's fed up with his constant excuses.
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.
|
tired of |
Indicates weariness or boredom with someone or something that has been around for a while.
|
sick of |
Used to express strong annoyance or disgust towards something that has been ongoing for a while. Often carries a negative connotation.
|
had enough of |
Indicates that someone can no longer tolerate a situation. Usually implies that the person has reached their limit.
|
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:
๐ต๐น cansado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฅเค เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช mรผde
๐ฎ๐ฉ lelah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะพะผะปะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zmฤczony
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฒใใ (tsukareta)
๐ซ๐ท fatiguรฉ
๐ช๐ธ cansado
๐น๐ท yorgun
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ๊ณคํ (pigonhan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุนุจ
๐จ๐ฟ unavenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ unavenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ดฏไบ (lรจi le)
๐ธ๐ฎ utrujen
๐ฎ๐ธ รพreyttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะฐาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yorฤun
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.