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fraught adj

(nautical) Of a boat, ship, or other vessel: laden with cargo. (figurative) Followed by with: carrying, or charged or loaded up with (usually something negative); accompanied by; entailing. (specifically) Carrying or loaded with anxiety, fear, or stress, for example, due to complexity or difficulty; distressed; also, causing distress; distressing. Followed by with: furnished, provided. [...]

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