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chronic
01
(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting
Examples
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.
02
lasting or continuing for an extended period
Examples
The country faces chronic unemployment.
There is a chronic shortage of housing in the city.
03
developing as a regular habit or behavior pattern
Examples
He 's a chronic complainer who never finds satisfaction.
She arrived late again — she 's a chronic procrastinator.
