Sick of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɪk/ /ˈəv

SIK-uhv

UK

sˈɪk/ /ˈɒv

SIK-ov

Definition

To feel very tired, bored, or annoyed by something or someone because it has happened too much or for too long.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and conversational. Often used to express frustration with repeated experiences ('sick of waiting', 'sick of this job'). Not related to actual illness/health. Similar to 'fed up with', but 'sick of' is usually more emotional or urgent.

• Spanish: harto de - cansado de
• Portuguese (BR): cansado de - farto de
• Portuguese (PT): farto de - cansado de
• Chinese (Simplified): 厌倦 - 受够了
• Chinese (Traditional): 厭倦 - 受夠了
• Hindi: से तंग आ गया - से ऊब गया
• Arabic: سئمت من - مللت من
• Bengali: অ্যাজে বিরক্ত - অতিষ্ঠ
• Russian: надоело - устал от
• Japanese: うんざりしている - 飽き飽きしている
• Vietnamese: chán ngấy
• Korean: 지긋지긋하다 - 질리다
• Turkish: bıkmak
• Urdu: تنگ آ جانا - اُکتا جانا
• Indonesian: bosan - jenuh

Example Sentences

I'm sick of eating the same food every day.

basic

She is sick of waiting for the bus.

basic

Are you sick of your job?

basic

I'm really sick of all this rain—when will it stop?

natural

To be honest, I'm sick of hearing the same excuses again and again.

natural

If you're sick of this place, let's go somewhere new!

natural