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Chronic (Adjective)

Habitual; "a chronic smoker".

All adjective clusters.

She was a chronic procrastinator, always putting off her work until the last minute.
His chronic tardiness was starting to affect his relationships with his colleagues.
The company was plagued by chronic absenteeism, with many employees missing work regularly.
As a chronic overthinker, she often found herself lost in thought and unable to make decisions.
He was a chronic overspender, always buying things he didn't need and struggling to pay his bills.

Of long duration; "chronic money problems".

All adjective clusters.

The patient had been suffering from chronic back pain for years and had tried various treatments without relief.
The company's chronic financial struggles led to its eventual bankruptcy.
She had chronic trouble sleeping and often found herself lying awake for hours at night.
The city's chronic traffic congestion was a major source of frustration for commuters.
The team's chronic lack of offense was a major concern for the coach as the season drew to a close.

Being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; "chronic indigestion"; "a chronic shortage of funds"; "a chronic invalid".

All adjective clusters.

The patient had been living with chronic back pain for many years, trying various treatments to find some relief.
The city's chronic traffic congestion made commuting to work a frustrating experience for many residents.
Her chronic anxiety made it difficult for her to sleep at night and focus during the day.
The charity was established to help alleviate the chronic poverty that affected many families in the community.
The region had been plagued by chronic drought for several years, impacting farmers and their crops significantly.