fed-up
/ˌfed ˈʌp/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Very annoyed, tired, or unhappy about something that keeps happening. It often means you have had enough and want it to stop.
- I'm fed up with the traffic.
- She felt fed up after another delay.
- They are fed up with the constant noise.
Adinary Nuance
Fed up is stronger and more emotional than tired or annoyed. Use it when someone has reached their limit, not just when they feel slightly bothered. It is close to sick of, but fed up sounds a little more formal and often less casual-sounding than sick of.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- chán ngấy
- Spanish
- harto de
- Chinese
- 受够了
- Japanese
- うんざりした
- Korean
- 질린
Etymology
Fed up is an English phrase from the early 1900s. It uses the idea of being 'fed' to the point of having enough, then being done with something.
Common phrases
fed up withget fed upfed up with waitingfed up and tired
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is fed up formal or informal?
- It is neutral and common in everyday English. It also works well in writing when you want a natural tone.
- What is the difference between fed up and sick of?
- Both mean you have had enough. Sick of is often more casual and can sound stronger in speech.
- Can I say fed up with something?
- Yes. The usual pattern is fed up with + noun or gerund, like fed up with delays.
- Is fed up used for people or things?
- It usually describes a person’s feeling about a situation, habit, or repeated problem.