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fraught
Definitions
1
adjective
filled
with
or
likely
to
result
in
something
undesirable
,
such
as
danger
or
difficulty
.
The
journey
was
fraught
with
danger
.
Her
voice
was
fraught
with
emotion
.
The
negotiations
were
fraught
with
tension
.
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Language
Middle English
Original word
fraught
Originally meant
laden, filled
Background
The word 'fraught' originally meant 'laden' or 'filled' in Middle English, often referring to ships loaded with cargo. Over time, it evolved to describe situations filled with tension or difficulty.