Fraughtest: meaning, definitions and examples

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fraughtest

 

[ frɔːtɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

Fraughtest is the superlative form of fraught, which means filled with a certain quality or a situation characterized by distress or anxiety. It is used to describe a scenario that is the most loaded with tension, emotional turmoil, or worry. In many cases, this term conveys a sense of urgency or a heightened emotional state where negativity prevails. It often reflects a situation in which the stakes are exceptionally high or where there is significant concern about the outcomes.

Synonyms

anxious, stressful, tense, troubled

Examples of usage

  • The fraughtest moment came just before the presentation.
  • Their relationship reached its fraughtest point during the argument.
  • The situation felt the fraughtest when deadlines approached.
  • This was the fraughtest time in my career.

Translations

Translations of the word "fraughtest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais carregado

🇮🇳 सबसे भरा हुआ

🇩🇪 am meisten belastet

🇮🇩 paling penuh

🇺🇦 найбільш напружений

🇵🇱 najbardziej napięty

🇯🇵 最も緊張した

🇫🇷 le plus chargé

🇪🇸 el más cargado

🇹🇷 en çok yüklenmiş

🇰🇷 가장 긴장한

🇸🇦 الأكثر توتراً

🇨🇿 nejvíce zatížený

🇸🇰 najviac zaťažený

🇨🇳 最充满的

🇸🇮 najbolj obremenjen

🇮🇸 mest álagður

🇰🇿 ең ауыр

🇬🇪 მოახლებური

🇦🇿 ən gərgin

🇲🇽 el más cargado

Etymology

The word 'fraught' comes from the Middle English 'fraughten', meaning to load or to pack. It is derived from the Old English 'frāht', which has similar connotations. Historically, the term was used in maritime contexts to refer to a ship that was fully loaded with cargo. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe situations that are heavily laden with emotional implications or risks, primarily associated with anxiety or distress. The transformation reflects the word's journey from a practical origin related to transportation and trade to a more abstract application in literature and daily language, encapsulating a depth of feeling and significance that resonates in various contexts.