Phrase guide

sick and tired

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Bored to the point of weariness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • The boy was sick and tired of doing his lengthy homework assignment.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Annoyed or frustrated with something or someone, to the point of losing one's temper or patience.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • She was sick and tired of her daughter pestering her to help her with her homework.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fed up

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sick, tired.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I'm feeling both sick and tired right now.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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