chronic
1 of 1adjective/ˈkrɑnɪk/
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(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting
C1- Mary's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms.
- David's chronic depression affects his mood and energy levels on a daily basis.
- Tom's chronic arthritis makes it challenging for him to move around comfortably.
- Despite following a strict diet, Tim's chronic diabetes requires constant monitoring of his blood sugar levels.
- Sarah's chronic migraine headaches often last for days, despite trying different medications.
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lasting or continuing for an extended period
- The country faces chronic unemployment.
- There is a chronic shortage of housing in the city.
- The company struggled with chronic financial problems.
- Chronic water scarcity has affected agriculture.
- The report exposed chronic inefficiency in the system.
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developing as a regular habit or behavior pattern
- He's a chronic complainer who never finds satisfaction.
- She arrived late again—she's a chronic procrastinator.
- The manager grew tired of his chronic excuses.
- He has a chronic tendency to forget appointments.
- Her chronic lying ruined her reputation.
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