Fraught Meaning in English
word
ˈfɹɔt
FRAWT
fɹˈɔːt
FRAWRT
Definition
If a situation or place is fraught, it is filled with something undesirable or difficult, such as problems, tension, or emotion. Often appears as 'fraught with' followed by what fills the situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Fraught' is formal and often used with negative subjects or abstract nouns (e.g., 'fraught with danger'). It’s rarely used alone in modern English; usually paired as 'fraught with'. Avoid using it for positive meanings.
Spanish: lleno de - cargado de (sentimiento, dificultad)Portuguese (BR): cheio de - carregado de (emoção, dificuldade)Portuguese (PT): cheio de - carregado de (emoção, dificuldade)Chinese (Simplified): 充满 (情感、困难)Chinese (Traditional): 充滿 (情感、困難)Hindi: भरा हुआ (भावना/कठिनाई से)Arabic: مليء بـ (مشاعر/صعوبات)Bengali: পরিপূর্ণ (নেগেটিভ অর্থে) - পূর্ণ (সমস্যা/বিপদ/ঝুঁকি/উৎকণ্ঠা সম্বলিত)Russian: чреватый - наполненный (опасностью, проблемами)Japanese: 〜に満ちた - 〜だらけの（否定的な意味で）Vietnamese: đầy (rủi ro/vấn đề/căng thẳng, v.v.)Korean: 가득 찬 (부정적인 의미로)Turkish: dolu (olumsuz anlamda) - ile dolu (tehlike/sorun/gerginlik vb.)Urdu: بھرا ہوا (منفی معنوں میں)Indonesian: penuh (sesuatu yang negatif atau sulit)
Example Sentences
The journey was fraught with danger.
basic
Their relationship was fraught with tension.
basic
My day has been fraught with problems.
basic
The negotiations were fraught, and no agreement was reached.
natural
His voice was fraught with emotion as he spoke.
natural
Planning a wedding can be fraught if you don't stay organized.
natural