fraught
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Philippines — with a long, if fraught colonial relationship to American pop culture — punches above its weight in music.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Formal withdrawal from the 1949 treaty that created the alliance would be legally fraught.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Magyar is partly cutting through the fraught media landscape using social media.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Monday’s appearance came as Powell navigates one of the more legally fraught endings to a Fed chair’s tenure in modern history.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
The high-cheating holidays are fraught with miscellaneous anxieties and the high expectations of loved ones.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
Vocabulary lists containing fraught
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
100 Top "SAT" Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
ASVAB Word Knowledge
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
