chronic

[kron-ik] / ˈkrɒn ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

incessant, never-ending

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constant continual continuing continuous deep-rooted deep-seated habitual incurable lifelong lingering persistent protracted recurrent recurring sustained

WEAK

abiding ceaseless confirmed enduring ever-present fixed inborn inbred ineradicable ingrained inveterate lasting long-lived long-standing obstinate perennial persisting prolonged rooted routine settled stubborn tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ceasing ending halting inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted occasional stopping temporary

WEAK

curable eradicable

Example Sentences

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Those were the kind of routine but chronic problems that prevented millions from obtaining insurance — and therefore care.

From Los Angeles Times

The company was testing to see if Insmed improved symptoms in patients with the inflammatory condition chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps.

From Barron's

Prof Wigfield says that chronic loneliness is linked to inflammation, and can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and dementia in later life.

From BBC

Around half of people with chronic hepatitis B infections don’t know they are infected.

From Barron's

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