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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Waste collection is virtually non-existent in Kinshasa, due to a chronic lack of local authority funding.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Type 2 diabetes is one of the world's fastest growing chronic diseases.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Eating too much saturated fat can raise cholesterol levels and may increase the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

His happiness is an affront to their own chronic displeasure.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

A chronic fear of being slighted made him avoid his equals, made him stand, where his inferiors were concerned, self-consciously on his dignity.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

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