1
as in crowded
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
every room in my childhood home is fraught with memories
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in uneasy
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings
had a fraught meeting with his estranged wife to discuss a divorce settlement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fraught
Whether taking on fraught issues (cultural appropriation, misinformation) or reuniting 21-year-old Bobby Hill (Pamela Adlon) with his childhood crush Connie (Lauren Tom), King of the Hill delivers laughs with its signature blend of insight, sly humor, and silliness.
—
Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This is in part because enforcement would fall to the Justice Department, a politically fraught proposition given its own role in the document disclosures.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
That’s a fraught term, one that carried social status, certainly, but also often meant exclusion, sometimes on comfortably and casually bigoted grounds.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
The Kremlin confirmed that Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska to pursue a long-term resolution to the conflict, though both sides expect the process to be fraught.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fraught
Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
This is in part because enforcement would fall to the Justice Department, a politically fraught proposition given its own role in the document disclosures.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
That’s a fraught term, one that carried social status, certainly, but also often meant exclusion, sometimes on comfortably and casually bigoted grounds.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
The Kremlin confirmed that Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska to pursue a long-term resolution to the conflict, though both sides expect the process to be fraught.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fraught
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraught
Adjective
-
So, what makes his coaching stand out in a crowded field of mentors and consultants?—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
-
Walker-Yeager, who passed a crowded August primary in two separate races, wants spots on the boards governing the Unified Government and the BPU.—
Sofi Zeman
August 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Unlike taking space to cool down, which is a much healthier strategy, the silent treatment is used specifically to make the other partner feel uneasy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
-
The pair form an uneasy and sometimes humorous alliance while uncovering a drug ring revolving around a dangerous alien narcotic.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
As Wrestling World Reacts The wrestling community has had no shortage of words amid an endless pit of highly tense, emotional reactions.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
-
This tense standoff has a rhythmic quality to it, so much so that both King and Felon begin to deliberately rhyme.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
How does a star with a packed schedule keep her look secure?—
Meghan Mahar,
Billboard,
19 Aug. 2025
-
Woodinville’s close quarters are good for more than a packed wine-tasting itinerary.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
On the morning of the massacre, an erratic-acting Westman posted a disturbing video displaying an arsenal of firearms, magazines and ammunition adorned with extremist writings.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
-
Ray sets out to win the disturbing contest and use its life-changing prize for a surprising purpose.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
In an environment like that of Gaza today, where most people live in tents or shelters with very little clean water, and with much of the sewage system destroyed, illness is rife and people with weakened immunity are at even greater risk, all the aid agencies said.—
Dawoud Abu Alkas,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
-
The sheer scale of the numbers tells us a couple of things: that the trading of academy players is rife, but also that clubs are foregoing assets with a high net worth, which sounds counter-intuitive.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Timothy Olyphant, with his bleached blond hair, looks like he was dragged right out of the 1970s, and makes for a deeply unsettling synthetic.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
-
Stalking has become an unsettling part of the sports landscape.—
Carson Kessler,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Adding squeaky toys and being careful to be gentle when bathing can all help an anxious dog at bathtime, and owners should use a muzzle if their dog becomes aggressive during bathtime.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
-
However, the enthusiasm was short-lived, as the sell-off on Monday revealed that investors remain anxious about the uncertainties regarding the frequency and magnitude of potential rate cuts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fraught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraught. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share