chronic
/ˈkrɑnɪk/
adjective
- (of a disease or illness) lasting for a long time or constantly recurring.
- She has been managing chronic asthma since childhood.
- The doctor said his chronic back pain might require surgery.
- Many older adults suffer from chronic conditions like arthritis.
- (of a problem or bad situation) long-lasting and difficult to solve or get rid of.
- The city faces a chronic shortage of affordable housing.
- Traffic congestion is a chronic issue in this neighborhood.
- Chronic underfunding has weakened the public school system.
- (informal) very bad or unpleasant.
- The weather this week has been absolutely chronic.
- The movie was chronic — I walked out after twenty minutes.
- He gave a chronic performance that bored everyone.
Synonyms