fed up

Being fed up means you are completely tired of and annoyed by something that has been happening for too long. It signifies that you have reached the end of your patience and can no longer tolerate the situation.

Fed up is generally considered informal. You'd use it with friends or family, or perhaps in a casual workplace setting when complaining. It's usually too informal for official reports, academic papers, or very formal speeches.

Absolutely! It's very common to say 'I'm fed up' to describe your own feelings of frustration. For example, 'I'm fed up with trying to fix this computer; I need a new one.'

'Annoyed' suggests a milder level of irritation. You might be annoyed by someone tapping their pen. 'Fed up' implies a much deeper level of frustration, usually from a situation that has persisted over time, like a constantly malfunctioning pen.

While 'tired of' can sometimes mean annoyed, 'fed up' carries a stronger sense of exasperation and a desire for the situation to end. You'd say 'I'm fed up' when you've truly reached your limit, not just when you're slightly bored.

Yes, it can sound rude if used in a very formal context or directed sharply at someone in a position of authority without a prior relationship. It's best reserved for situations where expressing strong, informal frustration is acceptable.

You might say to a colleague, 'I'm getting fed up with these constant interruptions during our team meetings.' This expresses frustration but is likely acceptable among peers who understand the issue.

A common mistake is using the wrong preposition, like saying 'fed up *about*' instead of 'fed up *with*.' Another error is using it for very minor, temporary issues, which weakens its impact.

The phrase likely originates from the literal experience of being overfed to the point of refusal, similar to a baby refusing more food. This vivid imagery of having 'had enough' food translates well to having 'had enough' of a situation.

'Sick and tired' is a very close synonym to 'fed up' and often used interchangeably. Both express extreme annoyance and exhaustion with a persistent situation. They are equally informal.

Yes, definitely! People often use it humorously to exaggerate their frustration with minor inconveniences. For example, 'I'm fed up with my phone battery dying so fast!' said with a laugh.

It often implies that the speaker wants or needs a change. If someone is fed up with their job, it suggests they are likely looking for a new one. It signals a breaking point.

Yes, 'fed up' is widely understood and used in both American and British English with the same meaning and level of formality.

More formal alternatives include 'dissatisfied,' 'discontented,' 'frustrated,' or 'weary of.' For example, instead of 'I'm fed up with the service,' you might say 'I am dissatisfied with the service.'

Yes, you can be fed up with a person if their behavior is consistently annoying or problematic. For instance, 'I'm fed up with his constant complaining.'

Yes, fed up inherently implies a negative feeling towards a situation. You wouldn't typically be 'fed up' with something positive or enjoyable unless it was excessive in an annoying way (e.g., too much of a good thing).

'Disgusted' implies a stronger reaction, often involving revulsion or moral disapproval. 'Fed up' is more about weariness and frustration from prolonged annoyance.

Yes, it can be used for abstract concepts like 'injustice' or 'bureaucracy.' For example, 'Many people are fed up with the complex regulations.'