Another Word For Fed up
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Meaning
The phrase "fed up" means feeling annoyed, frustrated, or tired of something because of experiencing it for a long time. It often implies that someone has reached their limit of patience or tolerance regarding a situation or behavior.
Synonyms
- Tired
- Irritated
- Annoyed
- Displeased
- Exhausted
- Weary
- Unhappy
Antonyms
- Content
- Satisfied
- Pleased
- Happy
- Delighted
Etymology
The phrase "fed up" comes from the combination of "fed," which is the past participle of "feed," and "up," suggesting a state of being filled to the point of saturation. It has been used in colloquial English since the early 20th century.
Examples
- "I'm really fed up with the way my coworkers treat me."
- "After weeks of bad weather, I’m completely fed up with staying indoors."
- "She is fed up with the constant delays and just wants to get the project done."
- "He seemed fed up during the meeting and didn’t contribute at all."
- "When I get fed up with the noise, I wear my headphones to block it out."