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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As tipping prompts pop up everywhere — from coffee counters to convenience stores — many Americans are feeling fed up and confused about what's appropriate. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026 During a new interview with controversial media pundit Tomi Lahren (below), the former Live With Regis and Kathie Lee and Today morning TV personality said she's fed up with using so many specific characters to describe LGBTQ folks. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026 The disconnect underscores an electorate fed up with both parties but wanting change from the one currently in charge. Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026 Two years ago, as his sophomore season at Mount Carmel came to an end, Liam Kelly was fed up with wrestling. Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

fed up

adjective
: utterly worn-out and disgusted

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