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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Too much unhealthy food and related chronic diseases rank among the biggest health challenges of the 21st century in the U.S. and many other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The tendency to justify women’s chronic underpayment rather than address it reproduces inefficiencies that come at a high cost to America’s families, organizations and broader economy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Haitians became eligible for TPS in 2010 following a devastating earthquake and the country continues to suffer from extreme poverty, rampant violence from heavily armed gangs and chronic political instability.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

A minimally invasive procedure for chronic knee pain is helping some patients find significant relief without undergoing major surgery.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

It was during that trip, perhaps as a result of the chronic food shortage, that C. J. had taken to eating termites.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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