🤢 Sick and Tired: Expressions of Absolute Exhaustion and Disgust 😩
Definition
- Sick and Tired: Completely worn out, exasperated, disgusted. This phrase paints a picture of someone fed up to the point of illness. J. Hector St. John de Crevecoeur immortalized this phrasing in Sketches of 18th-Century America (1783): “I am quite sick and tired of these pretended conscientious non-fighting mortals.”
Related Expressions
- Fed Up: To be intensely irritated, bored, or disillusioned. “I’m fed up with your excuses!”
- Burned Out: Physically or emotionally exhausted, especially by overwork or stress.
- Had Enough: Reached the limit of tolerance, no longer able to endure. “I’ve had enough of your nonsense!”
Synonyms and Antonyms
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Synonyms:
- Exhausted
- Exasperated
- Weary
- Irritated
- Fatigued
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Antonyms:
- Energized
- Enthusiastic
- Refreshed
- Invigorated
Quotes
- “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.” - Fannie Lou Hamer, a famous activist, aptly capturing universal frustration.
- “I can’t deal with you anymore—I’m sick to death of this endless bickering!”
Proverbs and Sayings
- Japanese Proverb: “To endure what is unendurable is true endurance.”
- Latin Proverb: “Quod seriam vincitur patientia” (Patience can overcome anything).
Literature, Songs, and Pop Culture
- Song: “Tired” by Adele – A soulful journey through the feeling of overwhelming exhaustion.
- Literature: “The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath – A stunning narrative of mental and emotional fatigue.
- Movie: “Falling Down” (1993) – An iconic film depicting a man who’s had more than enough of society’s pressures.
Related Terms
- Weariness: Physical or mental fatigue.
- Exasperation: A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
### Which expression means "completely worn out"?
- [x] Sick and tired
- [ ] Happy-go-lucky
- [ ] Hot under the collar
- [ ] On cloud nine
> **Explanation:** "Sick and tired" means completely worn out or exasperated; the others refer to being carefree, angry, or happy, respectively.
### True or False: "Burned out" is a synonym for "sick and tired."
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True! Both expressions denote a state of extreme physical or emotional exhaustion.
### Which of these idioms depict irritation or exhaustion?
- [x] Fed up
- [ ] Cool as a cucumber
- [ ] Full of beans
- [ ] Fit as a fiddle
> **Explanation:** "Fed up" aligns with being exasperated or irritated, while the others describe calmness, energy, and fitness.
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Inspirational Exit
“Never allow yourself to become so tired and fed up that you miss seeing the vibrancy and meaning in the ordinary. Rest, rejuvenate, and rise.”
