Synonyms

fed up

British

adjective

informal (usually postpositive) annoyed, discontented, or bored

I'm fed up with your conduct

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Example Sentences

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Many are fed up with the one-party political system, but debate what might replace it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

"Everybody wants this to be resolved," summed up an EU diplomat, saying fellow capitals were "more or less fed up" with the Hungarian leader's behaviour.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“Everybody in our country was fed up of the older parties,” said Balen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

With voters fed up, this week's result and months of polling show voters are hungry for something new, whatever that may be.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Eventually, like everyone else—social workers, teachers, foster parents;—he’ll get fed up, feel betrayed, realize Molly’s more trouble than she’s worth.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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