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fraught

/frɔːt/ adjective · British & US
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What does fraught mean?

adjective

Full of anxiety or tension; tense or strained. Often used to describe a situation or atmosphere that is emotionally charged or unstable.

Example

"The team's morale was fraught with tension after the disappointing loss."

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