Fraught

Adjective

Definition: (of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable)

Synonyms: Filled, Loaded, Charged, Filled with, Full of, Characterized by, Accompanied by

Antonyms: Empty, Devoid, Vacant, Unfilled, Clear, Free, Devoid of

Examples:

The journey was fraught with difficulties and dangers.
The relationship has been fraught with tension and conflict.

Mnemonics:

Think of the word "fraught" as a concentration of negative or undesirable elements.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English, from Old English 'frahtan', related to Old Norse 'fretr', 'fbe filled'; the adjective is related to Dutch 'vraag', German 'Fracht', also to Latin 'fractum', past participle of 'frangere', 'to break'

Historical Usage:

The adjective "fraught" has been in use since the 14th century, derived from the Old English verb "frahtan."

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Fraught with danger"

Explanation:

Describes a situation that is filled or accompanied by a significant amount of risk or peril.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "fraught" with "brought" or "fort"

Explanation:

"Fraught" has a unique meaning related to a situation being filled with something undesirable, unlike "brought" or "fort."