fed up

adjective

Synonyms of fed upnext
: tired, sated, or disgusted beyond endurance

Examples of fed up in a Sentence

We've had one delay after another, and I'm starting to feel pretty fed up. fed up with the noise and bustle of the big city, the family decided to try country life
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Perhaps then the career politicians will know Americans are fed up and have had enough. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026 Consumers from both countries grew fed up with their economies in 2022, and those sentiment reports have remained downtrodden. David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 Voters fed up with high profile crimes and shootings – along with the high cost of living – may be part of the reason that Healey’s job approval numbers are tanking and could give life to Republicans’ hopes of stealing back the Corner Office. Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026 Perhaps then the career politicians will know Americans are fed up and have had enough. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fed up

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fed up was in 1900

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“Fed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fed%20up. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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fed up

adjective
: utterly worn-out and disgusted

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