Chronically Meaning in English
word · lemma: chronic
Definition
In a way that lasts for a long time or happens repeatedly, especially describing negative situations like illness or problems.
Usage & Nuances
Usually modifies negative conditions: 'chronically ill', 'chronically late', 'chronically unemployed.' Used in formal and medical contexts but can describe repeated negative behaviors in informal language.
Spanish: crónicamentePortuguese (BR): cronicamentePortuguese (PT): cronicamenteChinese (Simplified): 长期地Chinese (Traditional): 長期地Hindi: पुराने रूप सेArabic: بشكل مزمنBengali: দীর্ঘকাল ধরে - দীর্ঘস্থায়ীভাবেRussian: хроническиJapanese: 慢性的にVietnamese: một cách mãn tính - liên tụcKorean: 만성적으로Turkish: kronik olarak - sürekli olarakUrdu: مزمن طور پرIndonesian: secara kronis - terus-menerus
Example Sentences
She is chronically ill and needs daily care.
basic
He is chronically late to class.
basic
Our internet is chronically slow during the evening.
natural
Many people are chronically stressed due to work.
basic
He's chronically short on sleep and always tired.
natural
She’s chronically broke; payday never seems to last for her.
natural