fraught
2 antonyms for fraught — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Filled with something unpleasant, especially tension, danger, or difficulty.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Filled with something unpleasant, especially tension, danger, or difficulty.
“The negotiations were fraught with tension from the start.”
Opposites
2. adj
Stressed, anxious, or emotionally strained.
“She sounded fraught on the phone after the long delay.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use fraught
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fraught with danger
fraught relationship
fraught situation
Etymology
From Middle English fraught, originally meaning a ship's cargo (related to "freight") — the sense shifted from a ship being "loaded" with goods to a situation being "loaded" with tension.
Full origin of fraught →Frequently asked questions
What does “fraught” mean?
The word “fraught” means filled with something unpleasant, especially tension, danger, or difficulty. In plain terms, tense, difficult, or loaded with risk or stress.
How do you pronounce “fraught”?
“Fraught” is pronounced frawt (/fɹɔːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “fraught” in a sentence?
Here is “fraught” used in a sentence: “The negotiations were fraught with tension from the start.”
What part of speech is “fraught”?
“Fraught” is an adjective.
Where does the word “fraught” come from?
The word “fraught” comes from Middle English. From Middle English fraught, originally meaning a ship's cargo (related to "freight") — the sense shifted from a ship being "loaded" with goods to a situation being "loaded" with tension.
Is “fraught” a common word?
“Fraught” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fraught” have?
“Fraught” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: filled with something unpleasant, especially tension, danger, or difficulty.
