Synonyms for

Chronically

Verb / ˈkrɑ:nɪkʌli: / / ˈkrɑ:nɪkli: / Another word for chronically — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a way that relates to a long-term illness or medical condition; in a way that is constant or continuing for a long time

Synonyms & similar words

acutely inveterate constantly continually persistently habitually regularly repeatedly recurrently steadily unremittingly incessantly uninterruptedly unceasingly perpetually endlessly eternally everlastingly immortally permanently unchangeably inveterately

Example sentences

  1. He was chronically late for work, which annoyed his boss.
  2. The patient was chronically ill with a rare disease.
  3. She suffered from chronic back pain for many years.
  4. The company was chronically understaffed, leading to poor customer service.
  5. The drought had left the region chronically dry and barren.

Quotes

  • 'Chronic remorse, as all the moralists are agreed, is a most undesirable sentiment. If you have behaved badly, repent, make what amends you can and address yourself to the task of behaving better next time. On no account brood over your wrongdoing. Rolling in the muck is not the best way of getting clean.' - Aldous Huxley
  • 'A chronic lack of pleasure, of any enjoyable, rewarding or stimulating experiences, produces a slow, gradual erosion of self, a gradual wasting away.' - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
  • 'We are a chronically anxious species.' - Daniel Goleman

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