Parenting Challenges Terminology

verb past tense of the verb 'to feed', but in this context it is used as a phrasal verb meaning to be tired or annoyed with something

adjective a feeling of being annoyed, frustrated, or tired of something

• The employees are becoming fed up with the lack of communication from upper management.
• I'm so fed up with this traffic every morning!
• I'm fed up to the back teeth with all this drama.
• She felt like she was fed up to the brim with stress and anxiety.

noun a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances

verb to put emphasis on something or to subject to pressure or tension

• High levels of stress can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health.
• I've been under a lot of stress lately trying to meet all these deadlines.
• I can't deal with all this stress, it's driving me crazy!
• The weight of the world on his shoulders was like a heavy burden of stress.