1. Relations between people, groups, or nations that are filled with stress, conflict, danger, or difficulty
The fraught relations between the two countries have lasted for decades.
As relações tensas entre os dois países duram há décadas.
2. A situation or relationship characterized by anxiety, uncertainty, or potential for problems
They have fraught relations due to past misunderstandings.
Eles têm relações tensas devido aos desentendimentos passados.