fraught
Translation
fraught (with), anxious, tense
Examples
The journey was fraught with danger.
The journey was fraught with danger.
There was a fraught silence in the room.
There was a fraught silence in the room.
Grammar Patterns
((fraught with sth.)) filled with (sth. unpleasant) The journey was fraught with danger.
((a fraught sth.)) causing or feeling anxiety There was a fraught silence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: charged, tense, filled; Antonyms: calm, peaceful
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'vracht' (cargo, freight). Originally meant 'loaded (with cargo)', but now means 'loaded with' something negative.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'freight' ship that is 'fraught' with problems. The similar sound is a good link.